Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp).

Description: This man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: Norkruuth hails from a village terrorized by goblins. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's in love; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. The war was a terrible time for her, and Abalaba does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Amber (160 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Jet (160 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Black opal (1000 gp).

Description: 4'11" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Jarsali was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her first spouse was a Beggar, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). White opal (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). White opal (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Avelina wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Avelina never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears dull black sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed whip, just in case. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has worked as a Map Maker like her father before her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 20000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. She has wavy blonde hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Gurdis is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Gurdis was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp).