Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Ekemon hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His childhood dream was to be a Engraver, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Weaver for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 900 pp. Malachite (11 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Hematite (11 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the south. He worked as a nervous Crown-heir and found it very stressful. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by lycanthropy.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy white fur. She wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a ceremonial dagger on her belt. She has a hunchback. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length white fur. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines yellow.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has wavy white hair. Her eyes are likewise black. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. A true patriot, Naamah would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Naamah was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Tailor responsibilities is difficult; and to be a carpenter again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Ishte reached her early adolescence her Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She's also a talented Slave Trader, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears baggy tan pantaloons and a green scarf. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Coral (100 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Amber (100 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Jade (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.