Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her beige fur has been sun bleached extensively. She has a dull look in her yellow eyes.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a Bellfounder, her father struggled to pay the bills. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 900 pp. Black star sapphire (400 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His rusty crest is thinning but still full. He has red eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Kriv enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Kriv was born the youngest of three triplets. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Expand his business; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 10000 gp. White opal (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Amber (90 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is renowned for her bright pastel dresses and hats. Her fur is brown, silky, and of moderate length. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 900 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He has white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are silver.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Akmen was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Akmen never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a blacksmith again

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He 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. He carries with him a set of whips, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Coral (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Coral (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. He has moderate length gold crest. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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: Vrondiss lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His childhood dream was to be a Tailor, but he was a colossal failure. 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 random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to be a tailor again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 pp. Brown diamond (7000 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Amber (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Jade (140 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has done his best to style his dark red hair to look like a famous performer. His ears are large.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Chem will drive conversation. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Chem was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.