Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, marred by chocolates. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Addict. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 23000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Tim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. After a long history of fighting, Tim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 pp. Black pearl (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Rose (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jade (150 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She is a Maurezhi in disguise. Her first spouse was a Roofer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1200 pp. Peridot (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is golden and very short. Her eyes are green.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Bellfounder born in the past three hundred years. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver ewer (10 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. He has achieved small success as a Painter.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: An older man who is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is short and black. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Justin is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 pp. Amethyst (80 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Jade (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He carries with him a set of nunchakus, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.