Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. 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 dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Halander was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Halander has worked very hard to control his curse. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp).

Description: She wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 18000 gp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: He usually wears his violet robe and has his spear always slung over his shoulder, and he perpetually has his spear ready. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gifted student he started as a Fortune-teller, but he got bored and became a Masseuse. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and balancing his hectic life and new masseuse responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tattered old clothes. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. After coming to the age of reason, Erias took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Amber (100 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Jade (100 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Sybil will drive conversation. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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 guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: She wears a black armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. She is portly but not overly obese. Her black crest is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She tends to her Navigator job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With wild silver hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Ilga was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Ilga's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is her passion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.