Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Akmen's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. She is portly but not overly obese. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Assassin but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Spy father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Jade (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is typically in his Interpreter uniform. He keeps his cinnamon fur in a pixie cut. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Three enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: To be a Brewer again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her shortbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Her hair is golden and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Siffress grew up listening to her father's many stories. Siffress liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She's also a talented Baker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and money/treasure

Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 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 (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available he will default to his ceremonial dagger. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp).

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. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Sard (40 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Torgga was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 10000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.