Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. Shag enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Jet (110 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Jade (110 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a simple black robe with violet stripes complete with hood. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (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 (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'1". He tends to wear a large grey jacket. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Dalgal was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Sard (50 gp). Jade (110 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Amber (110 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp).

Description: A 6'7" southern man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has styled his scarlet crest well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Rathkran was born with his father's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 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.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jade (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: This western woman is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has moderate length golden hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Moss agate (4 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Sard (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears his golden hair down. His ears are large.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Uthemar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Sard (40 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.