Description: An older woman who is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, she is not a threatening figure. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Vani speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When Vani reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Amber (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is cut close to his head. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

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. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's also a talented Mortician, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1800 pp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is short and purple. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born in a small island village. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a hunchback. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has achieved small success as a Cartwright.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red spinel (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Amber (160 gp). White opal (500 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'2", this woman wears an entirely tan suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her black hair is thinning but still full. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Performer born in the past three hundred years. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Performer for hire.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.