Description: This younger middle-aged woman tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears her gold crest up. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Farideh was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Layabout, but she was a colossal failure. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her pickaxe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson white hat.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 9000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Jocelyn was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp).

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. During her travels, Nalaed and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Nalaed discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Nalaed fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 28000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 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). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: This southern man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has wavy auburn hair. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a Carpenter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He worked as a nervous Carpenter and found it very stressful. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 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 (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a Gardener, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. During his travels, Manfred and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Manfred discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Manfred fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has wavy black hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Dondon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Merchant and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Major magic item.