Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a large pastel jacket. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the south to a Mercenary, Cloud learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 9000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Uraim liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. After a long history of fighting, Uraim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Amethyst (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 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 tall and muscular. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His tied-back hair is black. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 11000 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Amber (140 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Coral (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp).

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: 5'6" and muscular, this western man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is cut close to his head. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 14000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Amber (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears professional attire. Her fur is black and curly. Her yellow eyes peer out from beneath her feathered pastel hat.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 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 woman dresses like a well dressed Sculptor does. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sculptor. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sculptor.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 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 (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).