Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He has black hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. A true patriot, Erias would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Erias was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available he will default to his flail. His white hair is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Foxilon hails from a village terrorized by illithids. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered illithids who tried to eat his hand. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Gunnloda was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is content

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She is typically in her Cartwright uniform, marred by chocolates. Her hair is cut close to her head. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Cartwright arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She tends to her Cartwright job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Uraim wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Cleric, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Armorer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Slave, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She sports a flattop fur cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a Sellsword, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her first spouse was a Sellsword, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and doesn't want to be a hunter and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2400 gp. Azurite (10 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1300 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his flail. His hair is long and silver with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.