Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 pp. Golden pearl (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Rose (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Coral (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Sard (60 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her brown fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Lone was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Through the years after Lone was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Lone's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Miner for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). White opal (700 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: This western man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is purple and very short. He has gold eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Unemployed hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts, and is pretty ugly. Her yellow fur is greasy and uncared for. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ethereal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Ethereal was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 15000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 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). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mayor. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rose (50 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Jet (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Onyx (50 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a tan tunic with black highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 16000 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Coral (50 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in an above average manner and is in decent physical shape. She wears her scarlet crest down. 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 is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp).