Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair is cut short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Anselm alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 11000 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Jet (110 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Jet (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Coral (110 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Jet (110 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a blue costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'0", this man wears bulky tan painted plate armor. He has shaved his head bald. His ears are large.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Jet (90 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Rose (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

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. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1200 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is short and blue. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Cimer was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has a very tight haircut. She is baby faced.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a great chef.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A freak accident while working with her Stableman mother left her crippled. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Jet (90 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Sard (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 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: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her hair is long and white with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small violet clips. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. After coming to the age of reason, Rosamund took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.