Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a simple white robe with green stripes complete with hood. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Ar-Karo was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1600 pp. Malachite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rose (70 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is cut close to his head. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. 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's also a talented Locksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Jade (80 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her brown fur is matted, messy, and big. She has gleaming, smiling copper eyes.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Great enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. 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 south. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Seebo grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 27000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Beleth was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, grey shirt, and black tie, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Astar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Astar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Merchant. He tends to his Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 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 (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She carries with her a set of longbows, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. With wild brown hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born into a rich family. 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. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.