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 sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Coral (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Amber (80 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rose (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is short and auburn. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and to settle down with her crush

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Coral (130 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this eastern woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His hair is cut close to his head. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. White pearl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Sard (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 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.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He likes to wear black tank tops with grey pants. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He tends to his Ruler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 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.

Description: She wears a green tunic with pastel highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. She carries with her a set of daggers, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the south to a Servant, Purah learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Purah alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a simple blue robe with brown stripes complete with hood. She has slicked back silver hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

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 is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a Butcher, her father struggled to pay the bills. Orla abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.