Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 9000 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sard (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. Her white hair is still thick. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Pyra abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Coral (40 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His brown fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the east to a Mercenary, Skirt learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Jet (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Sard (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His fur is black and very short. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He bought a spear and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Nature, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Amber (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Coral (60 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).