Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and is pretty ugly. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bellfounder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 12000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Amber (160 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rose (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Amber (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp).

Description: He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He has brown eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He found a children's book about a Gnome 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. 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. Kellen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Bune is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears long strands of topaz and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is silver and curly. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Disciplined, Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Jet (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Jet (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has wavy green crest. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Medrash was born the youngest of three triplets. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Crown-heir and was forced into it by his family; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern 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 long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Slave Trader but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Mundane. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around 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: The child of a Blacksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Broce was taken on many hunting expeditions. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has worked as a Detective like his mother before him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.