Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather and is in decent physical shape. Her white hair is cut short. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the east to a Sellsword, Oda learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She struck the Sellsword job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his club with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, marred by beers. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He takes great joy in being the best Sage in town.

History: Bulzo hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Sage job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 2'11" when asserting himself. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'6". She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair is golden and very short. She has a dull look in her brown 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. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Tenena took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up glaive and armor she uses now. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Marshal. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Dyer and was forced into it by her family; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 10000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. A true patriot, Raer would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Coral (140 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Coral (140 gp). Malachite (7 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak, and he perpetually has his ceremonial dagger ready. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. 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 envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Greedy, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp).

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears just a blue suit. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Mardnab enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Fire opal (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 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.