Description: She is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. She has a hunchback. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Cumpen was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a morningstar on his belt. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Duergath grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 pp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a pastel vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his pastel boots flare out at the collars. He carries with him a set of halberds, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His brown fur is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady copper eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1300 pp. Emerald (900 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Amber (80 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Coral (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). White opal (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He keeps his dark red hair in a flapper bob. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Modean is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. His first spouse was a Carpenter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has worked as a Guard like his father before him.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 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 (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her crest is short and black. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'11" eastern woman, she wears a fancy tan dress. She sports chestnut long hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Borun fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Black pearl (800 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Coral (80 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.