Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a simple green robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. His white crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 61. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A freak accident while working with his Navigator father left him crippled. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by unlife.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He likes to wear grey tank tops with black pants. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has brown eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the north to a Miner, Cory learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Cory was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Miner for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears professional attire. He is physically well-built. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Gifted from a young age, Peter studied abroad. A gifted student he started as a Seamstress, but he got bored and became a Bricklayer. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 900 gp. Onyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she likes to wear pastel tank tops with white skirt. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Courier mother left her crippled. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Fragrant was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. She wears a colorful flower in her rusty crest. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Vezera was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Flaws: Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Jasper (30 gp).