Description: This late middle aged woman wears skinny pants and wears a blue and yellow robe with the hood down and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Veloptima was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her tied-back hair is black. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Bounty Hunter. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her first spouse was a Sailor, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 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: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She usually wears her brown robe and has her pickaxe always slung over her shoulder. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length beige fur. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'8" when asserting himself. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady white eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is afraid of men and trembles around them

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. The war was a terrible time for him, and Oloric does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Oloric was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Herbalist, but he got bored and became a Servant. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Servant.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is cut close to his head. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Nicor was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'8", this woman is wearing a long, violet cloak. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Shepherd. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 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 (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.