Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Nikki took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shortspear and armor she uses now. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to protect her home

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black opal (1100 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. She has shaved her head bald. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Eran's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 pp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Rose (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Jet (40 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He tends to his Fletcher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Butcher uniform. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has green eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He got into the Butcher business at a young age. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He tends to his Butcher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is portly but not overly obese. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She got into the Interpreter business at a young age. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To be a Jeweler again; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Amber (70 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Jet (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She keeps her purple hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are likewise black. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 16000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Habor never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, In love. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.