Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has brown eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Erdan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: He's attracted to the PC; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 12000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 900 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She keeps her long red crest kept up in a rat tail. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hillanot was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Hillanot 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fancy brown dress. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bather. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gray eyes and a violet hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He is a Hag in disguise. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Coral (110 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Jet (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'0" southern woman, she is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. She wears her red hair up. Her eyes are black.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.