Description: He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair is cut short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 42. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor, and is pretty ugly. Her auburn hair is still thick. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gifted student she started as a Soapmaker, but she got bored and became a Masseuse. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large black jacket. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He worked as a nervous Cartwright and found it very stressful. He has achieved small success as a Cartwright.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears bulky black painted plate armor. His hair is brown and very short. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Knight for hire.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and balancing his hectic life and new knight responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Jet (110 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Peridot (40 gp). White opal (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His auburn hair is lengthy. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born into a rich family. His childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Laborer.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, grey shirt, and brown tie. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her white eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Jezebeth abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 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 (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his top white hat.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. 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. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Military, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Jet (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp).