Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a club on his belt, he is not a threatening figure. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Crown-heir. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gardain fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Revenge; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Jade (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Amber (50 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Coral (50 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'7", this man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He refers to his adoptive father 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: He was born in a small forest village. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. 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's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Jade (160 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Amber (160 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Azurite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her longbow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has a hunchback. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eye agate (10 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). White opal (500 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Sard (50 gp). Jade (70 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her hair is blue and curly. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady black eyes.

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 is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Armara was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.