Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed trident, just in case. He has shaved his head bald. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gifted from a young age, Richard studied abroad. 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. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature trident.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 pp. Coral (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Coral (60 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a green costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. She has rusty crest. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Amber (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears skinny pants and wears a black and green robe with the hood down. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length blue hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Hecat hails from a village terrorized by illithids. A gifted student she started as a Roofer, but she got bored and became a Glassblower. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and balancing her hectic life and new glassblower responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insane, Lazy, Addict. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 12000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). White opal (800 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sard (30 gp). Coral (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, 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 blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Valida fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Shepherd does. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Shepherd and found it very stressful. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses like a well dressed Interpreter does. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student he started as a Gardener, but he got bored and became a Interpreter. He has achieved small success as a Interpreter.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. She has slicked back red hair. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.