Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is cut close to his head. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 89. 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 is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Barkeep. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to be a glassblower again

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. White opal (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Brewer. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Namfoodle studied abroad. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. 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: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a black shirt, with a violet mid length skirt with violet tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her mace, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. She has gold crest. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A freak accident while working with her Spy mother left her crippled. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Tanner.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and balancing her hectic life and new tanner responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Slave, In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 pp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Jet (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Jasper (80 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Fortune-teller business.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Jet (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He takes great joy in being the best Healer in town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Nim abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Coral (150 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Jet (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has dyed her greying black fur a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 11000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Secretive. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Rose (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.