Description: She wears an entirely grey suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She carries with her a set of bastard swords, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Helja fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 20000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rose (60 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Sard (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His long black crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 54. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

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. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 pp. Eye agate (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Amber (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'11" western woman, she wears a black collared shirt and grey skirt. She accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1100 pp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this eastern man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His orange fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Serpent lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 8000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment and is in decent physical shape. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting illithids, the young Cory began to lead the lost caravan. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Coral (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She is physically well-built. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Althaea never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy, Shy. Bonds: Nature, In love. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When Theobald reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He bought a hammer and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.