Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Through the years after Himo was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Himo's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her red crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker black hat.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Healer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amethyst (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'3" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'10" and usually wears her brown robe and has her sword always slung over her shoulder. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has green eyes and a brown hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She got into the Miner business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She has done her best to style her red fur to look like a famous performer. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She got into the Server business at a young age. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has dark red hair. Her eyes are likewise black. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Shax was born with her mother's beautiful face. She 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. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 pp. Amber (90 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Rose (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'3" and typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her mother's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered brigands who tried to eat her hand. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Jasper (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Emerald (800 gp).