Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. After a long history of fighting, Xappan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 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 (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured and is in decent physical shape. His fur is short and lavender. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Crown-heir. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Sard (20 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Amber (40 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears grey trousers with tan and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Ermina lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. He has shaved his head bald. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Hedonist, Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she usually wears her brown robe and has her rapier always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born in the east. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eye agate (9 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). White opal (800 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His white hair is still thick. 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 acts crazy and hedonistic. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Abad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Warryn is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. 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: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.