Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 pp. Malachite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has bronze crest. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a great chef.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His first spouse was a Fletcher, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Moonstone (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears long strands of jet and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Pearl lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears tattered old clothes. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He tends to his Crown-heir job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 13000 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has green eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Rosalind was born with her mother's beautiful face. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is red and curly. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is content

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Emotional, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.