Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears dull blue sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed whip, just in case. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

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

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 12000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Coral (110 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Amber (110 gp).

Description: Standing 4'4", this man wears bulky grey painted plate armor. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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: Erias lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Amber (80 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has done his best to style his lavender fur to look like a famous performer. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 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 (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'3" eastern man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. His brown hair is cut short. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Aelar's homeland. Aelar decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and to protect his home

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. He has blue eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: Naill is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Jet (40 gp).

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this western man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his rusty crest down. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Srorthen lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).