Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Naal 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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. After a long history of fighting, Naal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears his chestnut hair up. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 Shipwright. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shipwright.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 pp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Jet (150 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a fancy violet dress. She has moderate length silver hair. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Mella lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 10000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'7". She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed yellow hat.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Laborer born in the past three hundred years. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Laborer.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star ruby (1200 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Amber (160 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears a black shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Nature, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears bulky tan painted plate armor. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 16000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).