Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He is baby faced.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Akmen isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull white iron scale mail. Her blonde hair is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 pp. Azurite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Jet (120 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Therai grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Therai was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 pp. Sard (30 gp). Jade (50 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her black hair is wavy and long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She is a Slaad in disguise. She found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. 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 desires power and/or immortality; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Jet (130 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured and is in decent physical shape. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Vorka was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears grey trousers with pastel and violet striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born in the north. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is chestnut and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ozyman fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 10000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Sard (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.