Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is long and white with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Grisha studied abroad. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Debt. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp).

Description: This woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is black and curly. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her mother worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled mother and took her mother's old job. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 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: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears blue trousers with violet and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She is a Slaad in disguise. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She's in love; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Amber (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Beggar. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Bathin liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Amber (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and he perpetually has his whip ready. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 24000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. She has wavy golden hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She got into the Animal Trainer business at a young age. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has worked as a Animal Trainer like her mother before her.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Animal Trainer and was forced into it by her family; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. Coral (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (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.