Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His ears are large.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Ogbur was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Amber (80 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His gray fur is still thick. His copper eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. A true patriot, Shifting would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Adventurer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Sard (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears tan trousers with grey and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Hadarai is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 pp. Carnelian (40 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Coral (140 gp). Sard (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Coral (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has golden hair. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Valida was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears dull grey sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Helen lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 pp. Black opal (1100 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a black shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Nazû enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Spy for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Sard (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.