Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a simple blue robe with green stripes complete with hood, marred by sweets. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Raer was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Raer fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1500 pp. Malachite (10 gp). Jade (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats, and he perpetually has his axe ready. His hair is black and curly. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Shoemaker. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Rose (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a brown costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He wears a colorful flower in his lavender fur. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 19000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His white hair is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: The child of a Jeweler, who enjoyed hunting, Balam was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a greatsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Jade (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Amber (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her red hair is cut short. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born to a Tailor, her mother struggled to pay the bills. A gifted student she started as a Tailor, but she got bored and became a Detective. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. White pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rose (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Coral (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Sard (60 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Oriax isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Oriax studied abroad. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.