Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'1" when asserting herself. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Meena speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A freak accident while working with her Shoemaker father left her crippled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rose (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). White pearl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a yellow coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. She carries with her a set of daggers on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1300 pp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Jade (60 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it, and his gloved hand is found clutching a flail. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 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.

Description: He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. He carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished club as well. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Hamil was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Emotional. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 11000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'1", this man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He has gray eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Baker. He's also a talented Healer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 pp. White opal (1300 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). White pearl (100 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Georgina hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She is an amazing painter.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She has worked as a Stableman like her mother before her.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red spinel (150 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Rose (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Sard (70 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Jade (150 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His brown hair is still thick. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Aust enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 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.