Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His hair is black and very short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Immeral was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 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: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. Her head has been shaved. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She was born in a small island village. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Detective they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Spice Merchant, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 9000 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Amber (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears an entirely tan suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her brown hair is still thick. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Priest for the past few years.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His fur is cut close to his head. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Jet (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a axe on his belt. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Priest who has hired him part-time. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 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). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries a battered shortbow and tarnished flail as well. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 11000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large yellow jacket. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: He is greedy; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 10000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Black opal (1600 gp).