Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has done his best to style his gold crest to look like a famous performer. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is long and black with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Nicholas liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1200 pp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Black opal (1100 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.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. He married young, but lost his spouse to gnolls. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 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). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears an entirely blue suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Barakas was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Black star sapphire (400 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Jet (60 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He carries a battered flail and tarnished mace as well. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 2'11" and muscular, this northern man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are gray.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born in a small island village. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Red garnet (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Jet (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Amber (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Coral (80 gp).