Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair is still thick. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Red spinel (100 gp). Rose (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears skinny pants and wears a violet and tan robe with the hood down. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bather. He has worked as a Bather like his father before him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is long and brown with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. Her gold crest is thinning but still full. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'8" and tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Faral was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black star sapphire (500 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Coral (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Jade (140 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants and is in decent physical shape. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Red garnet (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman usually wears her white robe and has her nunchaku always slung over her shoulder. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her white hair is wavy and long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Anne liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

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

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jade (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Jet (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp).