Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a black collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His bronze crest is thinning but still full. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Carpenter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Rose (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Coral (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with white slacks. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His bronze crest is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Debt, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She keeps her yellow fur in a pixie cut. Her copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Edge enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Edge hails from a village terrorized by drow. Her childhood dream was to be a Masseuse, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mortician responsibilities is difficult; and many drow want her driven away

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 pp. Azurite (14 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears white trousers with grey and yellow striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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 in the west. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. White opal (500 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (400 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: This man is tall and muscular. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He keeps his long green crest kept up in a rat tail. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Mozikth lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Merchant; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 16000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Jade (150 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Coral (150 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Sard (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a dagger on his belt. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Quarion fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 800 pp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jade (40 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp).