Description: This late middle aged man tends to wear a large black jacket and is in decent physical shape. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. A true patriot, Purson would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. With wild brown hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 9000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is typically in his Laborer uniform. He wears his golden hair up. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new laborer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Secretive, Lazy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 12000 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Rose (40 gp). White opal (600 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears professional attire. He has lavender fur. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 10000 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Amber (100 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: Born in the north to a Sage, Thodris learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Recently the stress of being a Sage has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Star rose quartz (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Amber (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a yellow top hat and yellow clothes. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Gilbert is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).