Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is short and chestnut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Nordak took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up kukri and armor he uses now. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: An older man who wears a worn and beaten armor, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears his brown fur down. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. 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: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has golden hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in the east. He worked as a nervous Herbalist and found it very stressful. He has achieved small success as a Herbalist.

Motivation: To be a Locksmith again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with tan slacks. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Joan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. After a long history of fighting, Joan and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and many illithids want her driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Silk rope.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His scarlet crest is smooth and relatively long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sage. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has cinnamon fur. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Windy was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.