Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She carries with her a set of swords, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears tattered old clothes. She has wavy blonde hair. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Jane was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 900 pp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Jade (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is dressed in an above average manner. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Thamior hails from a village terrorized by illithids. At some point he was captured by illithids and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Thamior was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and revenge

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1800 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He carries with him a set of sickles on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 pp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. He wears his brown hair up. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is a Performer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Performer for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Jet (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Blue quartz (8 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 man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Baern was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Baern 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'0". She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair is singed and shortened. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Layabout. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of a Sage, who enjoyed hunting, Eran was taken on many hunting expeditions. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.