Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears professional attire. He has styled his blue crest well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a long, red cloak and is in decent physical shape. Her red hair is well kept. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy, Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has white fur. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the west were limited. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He is a Doppelganger in disguise. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Eberk alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, marred by beers. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. 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 in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new mortician responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 pp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a kukri on his belt. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. His hair is cut close to his head. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).