Description: This tall, slender man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his auburn hair down. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Dimble was born the youngest of three triplets. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Slave Trader they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Miller, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he usually wears his black robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Valafar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jet (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Coral (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, white cloak. His white hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her first spouse was a Scribe, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lavinia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 pp. Amethyst (40 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a hand crossbow on her belt. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black opal (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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He carries with him a set of maces, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 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. 1 Minor magic item.