Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His long black fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a Engraver, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Shadow alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 pp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Sard (40 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Jet (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Moss agate (14 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His white crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 became a Doctor soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 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 (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears dull blue sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sai, just in case. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she wants to get laid

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Has a crush, In love. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Alexandrite (500 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: She wears a fancy grey dress. Her hair is golden and very short. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 15000 gp. Black opal (1300 gp). Rose (80 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Jet (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'10". She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her top grey hat.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Ruler. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp.

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 wears a fancy yellow dress. Her chestnut hair is still thick. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Mercenary who has hired her part-time. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Knight. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Coral (140 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Jade (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Golden pearl (140 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.

Description: This tall, slender man is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. His hair is cut close to his head. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Naal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to be a mortician again

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 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 (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp).