Description: This younger middle-aged woman has the majority of her body covered in plate, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'5" when asserting herself. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Server

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1400 pp. Iolite (60 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Jet (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She tends to wear a pastel poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her brown fur is heavily combed to the right. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. A friendly and beautiful Tabaxi, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She tends to her Bricklayer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Map Maker again; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Jet (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Rose (80 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He sports a flattop hair cut. His half smiles and white eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Purson hails from a village terrorized by illithids. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Purson was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. Aust is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gifted student he started as a Spy, but he got bored and became a Scribe. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 24000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. After coming to the age of reason, Rrath took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jade (100 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Jade (100 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp).

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. His chestnut hair is cut short. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Thervan is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1200 pp. Iolite (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). White opal (400 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Coral (60 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.