Description: He stands about 3'1" and is dressed in an above average manner. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Interpreter business.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

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

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rose (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Amber (90 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Hematite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries with him a set of pickaxes on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Modean fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1500 pp. Malachite (7 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jade (50 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Amber (50 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has copper crest. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Pijjirik 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. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 13000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Miller for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length white hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 pp. Obsidian (15 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Sard (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). White pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His dark red hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 12000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Lorilla was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 14000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp).