Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He has brown eyes and a grey hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Eberk hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He's also a talented Cook, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Revenge; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 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.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a worn and beaten armor, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He has green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Hugh 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. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Animal Trainer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and he wants revenge against drow

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Guardian, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 pp. Red spinel (150 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His silver hair is cut short. His ears are large.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Charles lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Family, Rich, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black star sapphire (900 gp). Jet (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Rose (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a large white jacket. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Vorka is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Coral (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rose (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her fur is orange and very short. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 9000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair is black and very short. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: She is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her fur is cinnamon and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. During her travels, Tricking and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Tricking discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Tricking fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2700 pp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Jet (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.