Description: He is a husky man, who dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He sports a flattop hair cut. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1200 pp. Carnelian (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She carries a battered halberd and tarnished hand crossbow as well. With bright golden hair. She has amber eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She takes great joy in being the best Priest in town.

History: Pyntle was born with her father's beautiful face. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Priest. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her brown fur is matted, messy, and big. She has gleaming, smiling copper eyes.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Great enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Seebo grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 27000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Beleth was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, grey shirt, and black tie, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Astar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Astar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Merchant. He tends to his Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 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 (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She carries with her a set of longbows, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. With wild brown hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

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 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.