Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Valida speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Koth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in the north. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear flannel. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 pp. Obsidian (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His black hair is long and unkept. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Paelias is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rose (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Jade (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: This man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has wavy blonde hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. White opal (800 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Sard (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. She wears her brown hair down. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A freak accident while working with her Healer father left her crippled. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she is content

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her white crest is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Gesrethe learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.