Description: This western woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Althaea isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the west. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He is typically in his Soapmaker uniform. He has a hunchback. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black opal (1400 gp). Sard (40 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Coral (140 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. She has no fur. Her eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Spring grew up listening to her father's many stories. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp).

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Conrad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Servant and was forced into it by his family; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 5000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has no hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rael grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Amber (70 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'9", this woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull white iron scale mail. With bright brown hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Erias is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.