Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is typically in his Assassin uniform. His hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. 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 dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Ulblyn was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Ulblyn's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has no hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears skinny pants and wears a black and green robe with the hood down. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length blue hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Hecat hails from a village terrorized by illithids. A gifted student she started as a Roofer, but she got bored and became a Glassblower. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and balancing her hectic life and new glassblower responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insane, Lazy, Addict. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 12000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). White opal (800 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sard (30 gp). Coral (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Valida fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Shepherd does. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Shepherd and found it very stressful. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses like a well dressed Interpreter does. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student he started as a Gardener, but he got bored and became a Interpreter. He has achieved small success as a Interpreter.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. She has slicked back red hair. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 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 (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.