Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Althaea will drive conversation. A true patriot, Althaea would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor, and carries clubs. She sports a flattop crest cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red crest. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. She has a hunchback. Her red crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Biri was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 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.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born in the west. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by her family; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a green vest and prefers brown and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has dyed his greying blue crest a little too much giving a sharp blue color. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Baradad lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Performer for hire.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 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 (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold music box (4000 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.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available he will default to his sai. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Jacinth (7000 gp). Rose (50 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Alexandrite (1600 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.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries a battered axe and tarnished nunchaku as well. He sports a flattop crest cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. At a young age his mother died while driving off some illithids. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in nunchaku use. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Jade (120 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Jet (120 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.