Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has wavy gold crest. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a green and blue handkerchief worn on her right side. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her bronze crest, when down, is lengthy. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Arava took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1100 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses like a well dressed Hunter does. He sports a flattop hair cut. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Jeweler profession.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Cockaby never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and many illithids want him driven away

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Poor, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His bronze crest is greasy and uncared for. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Valorean hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mason work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mason work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red garnet (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rose (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Jade (140 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. Her hair is long and red with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She got into the Performer business at a young age. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Sard (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jet (80 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. She carries a battered hammer and tarnished bow as well. Her long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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. Surina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Jade (60 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze, and he perpetually has his halberd ready. His gray fur is greasy and uncared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Jet (50 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Jet (50 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Jade (50 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.