Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'2" when asserting himself. His bronze crest is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and revenge

Ideals: Justice, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Jade (140 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He wears his golden hair up. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bookbinder. He's also a talented Bellfounder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of a Fisher, who enjoyed hunting, Pearl was taken on many hunting expeditions. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to be a fisher again

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Family, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a tan costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He has shaved his head bald. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Broce never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Malachite (5 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has no crest. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Her childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Glassblower job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Coral (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Abad grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Abad abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His tied-back hair is black. He has hazel eyes and a violet hat with a black feather.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Barrister job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.