Description: An older man who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat, he is not a threatening figure. His crest, while still mostly scarlet, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Zedaar hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Zedaar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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: Revenge; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Jet (120 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: She dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with brown slacks. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has wavy golden hair. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Shamil is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Shamil is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Shamil was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Jet (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. She has slicked back auburn hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Gifted from a young age, Finellen studied abroad. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 16000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. The war was a terrible time for her, and Rosamund does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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 feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 pp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mason 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: Dragonborn compassion; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She carries with her a set of flails on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. Her copper crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned female is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hlin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. After a long history of fighting, Hlin and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and half-orc compassion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 900 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.