Description: A middle-aged man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and is pretty ugly. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Einkil hails from a village terrorized by drow. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Einkil took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up hand crossbow and armor he uses now. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Einkil was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 7000 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Jade (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is short and chestnut. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Vassago was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: She wears a violet Stetson hat and violet clothes, and carries crossbows. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gifted student she started as a Laborer, but she got bored and became a Apothecary. She's also a talented Laborer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a laborer again

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 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 (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of a Baker, who enjoyed hunting, Morgran was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Morgran took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Passionate, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 500 pp. Sard (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Althaea isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the east to a Slave Trader, Althaea learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has worked as a Slave Trader like her mother before her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Amber (90 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Aquamarine (1100 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His tied-back hair is red. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Justin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Architect again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available she will default to her bastard sword. Her black hair is thinning but still full. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Scribe profession.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but she was a colossal failure. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 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 (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp).