Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sickle with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His brown hair is still thick. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born in the south to a Engraver, Kody learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Kody 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 tends to his Engraver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying south to reunite her family. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Blacksmith responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 10000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his sickle. His head has been shaved. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Jet (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Amethyst (160 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: The child of a Detective, who enjoyed hunting, Anakis was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gifted student she started as a Detective, but she got bored and became a Seamstress. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a pastel vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her pastel boots flare out at the collars. She has moderate length orange fur. Her ears are large.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Dagger and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'2". She wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Nija has worked very hard to control her curse. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp).

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His purple hair is braided into rings. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nirgel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Navigator.

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Has a crush, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp).