Description: She stands about 6'3" and wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her rusty crest is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Obsidian (9 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 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: The dark-skinned man stands 3'1" and wears a white shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and black pants. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has hazel eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Oren was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1200 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a pastel tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His fur is short and black. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep copper.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Through the years after Emerald was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Emerald's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Emerald and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He has done his best to style his bronze crest to look like a famous performer. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Jade (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Coral (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Sard (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rose (70 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. When Anselm reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 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.

Description: She wears a fancy blue dress. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Veloptima grew up listening to her father's many stories. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Architect hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1200 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Coral (110 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'1". She prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts, and her gloved hand is found clutching a hammer. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Barber born in the past three hundred years. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barber work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barber work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Barber for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she's in love

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 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.