Description: This tall, slender woman wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. In her 16th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Rose (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a warhammer on his belt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His silver crest is still thick. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of a Herbalist, who enjoyed hunting, Gargax was taken on many hunting expeditions. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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. Gargax fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 11000 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Sard (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Sard (40 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Sard (40 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1900 pp. Sard (20 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Coral (110 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Coral (110 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She likes to wear black tank tops with tan skirt. She wears her gold crest up. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Pyxrin was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Pyxrin took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sai and armor she uses now. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Osco was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Ploughman job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black hair is thinning but still full. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and is pretty ugly. His head has been shaved. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: He is greedy; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.