Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He is physically well-built. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Kothûg alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He carries with him a set of greatswords on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He bought a greatsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 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 (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has styled his beige fur well, parting it to the right. 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 is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Trail was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and doesn't want to be a sailor and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy black suit. He wears his dark red hair up. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He uses divination through singing.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Malachite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Sard (20 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Jet (140 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a white coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. He wears his red hair down. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Slave Trader hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Burto fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a hunchback. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Bertram was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Sarah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item.