Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing a long, green cloak. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Manea enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Manea alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears dull yellow sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. His brown hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Amber (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears long strands of opal and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gifted student he started as a Shipwright, but he got bored and became a Bather. He became a Bather soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Amber (140 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His tied-back hair is white. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and revenge

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She is an epitome of beauty. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Hadwisa lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jade (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Jade (130 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He carries with him a set of flails on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Vlorn is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 12000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Coral (160 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rimmon grew up listening to his father's many stories. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Moss agate (7 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Coral (110 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).