Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Ralf was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Secretive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Amber (160 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his brown hair up. His eyes are white and beady.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Zepar was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jet (80 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her green crest is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. A friendly and beautiful Dragonborn, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Blendaeth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Blendaeth and her spouse have recently divorced.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 pp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears skinny pants and wears a white and blue robe with the hood down. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Anne enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Jet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is baby faced.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Alvyn's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Alvyn is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His first spouse was a Bather, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a sword on her belt. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Bendoo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 12000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 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 (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Blacksmith, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Katherine was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her first spouse was a Spy, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Sard (40 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Black opal (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.