Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Gerard was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Painter they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Merchant, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He is greedy; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 900 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 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 tan coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

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

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 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 (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Rael lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he has a crush on the local jeweler

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 pp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Amber (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress) and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her long gray fur kept up in a rat tail. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Three was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Shepherd. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Secretive, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her brown hair is well kept. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Miner arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting orcs, the young Katherine began to lead the lost caravan. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Coral (90 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Citrine (80 gp).