Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has shaved his head bald. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spy but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Amber (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'3" and is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown hair is still thick. 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 sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She's also a talented Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Jade (160 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. 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: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting illithids, the young Astaro began to lead the lost caravan. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a fancy green suit. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His dark red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise white.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Sard (50 gp). Jade (160 gp). White opal (500 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Farideh grew up listening to her father's many stories. Farideh abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she has a crush on the local sailor

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star ruby (400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her brown hair is well kept. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Artin was born with her father's beautiful face. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her white crest is long and unkept. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a Tailor, her mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she's in love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1800 pp. Jasper (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp).