Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His crest is rusty and very short. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Thradal was born the youngest of three triplets. Thradal liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Jade (150 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her sai. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her white eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Coral (100 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She likes to wear yellow tank tops with violet skirt. She has no hair. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Galiena alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Jet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this western man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has wavy blue crest. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

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. Hirrathak was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Jade (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Rose (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. He has wavy golden hair. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Ar-Kaius was born the youngest of three triplets. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Jade (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Smoky quartz (70 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: A moderately attractive man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He works hard and plays hard.

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. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered orcs who tried to eat his hand. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1900 pp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.