Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants, and carries kukris. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has amber eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Roland fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Professionalism. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sard (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Coral (140 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His crest is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue sapphire (600 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Amber (130 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears an entirely brown suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has wavy silver hair. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Jane was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. 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: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears long strands of amethyst and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. She has moderate length cinnamon fur. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shadow will drive conversation. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Jade (120 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. 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. Jarsali fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Justice, Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 pp.

Description: He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and carries scimitars. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dragonborn culture. He takes great joy in being the best Engraver in town.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Engraver.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dragonborn people.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Insane. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 pp. Amethyst (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). White opal (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a grey costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Seamstress work with an outfit from a few towns over. Seamstress work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Jade (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).