Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is baby faced.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pikar studied abroad. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Berrian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has worked as a Fortune-teller like his mother before him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Amber (150 gp). Sard (20 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born to a Mason, her father struggled to pay the bills. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a black tunic with pastel highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around his shoes. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Názkûga's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her ears are large.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age her mother died while driving off some orcs. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in scythe use. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. She has white eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available he will default to his whip. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Jet (50 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Star ruby (1100 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.