Description: This man is very fat, and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker white hat.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's in love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 pp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Amber (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. Her rusty crest is knotted and matted. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Pink pearl (60 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a morningstar on his belt. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Amber (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Coral (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Amber (70 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a blue shirt with thin green vertical stripes and white pants. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a fancy violet suit. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He struck the Knight job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is short and auburn. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Sariel hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. 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: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Soapmaker profession.

History: Adrie was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jasper (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Jade (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Sard (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Jade (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.