Description: A 5'8" northern man, he wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed monstrous two handed axe, just in case. His hair is chestnut and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: Cressel speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Cressel abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length brass crest. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. 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 chestnut hair is thinning but still full. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red hair is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Sammal speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. Sammal was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Cartwright. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Jade (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Jet (40 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Ralf was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, In love, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears her red hair down. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Tervaround lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp).

Description: This eastern man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born in the east. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp).