Description: An older woman who is wearing a long, grey cloak, she is not a threatening figure. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: The child of a Barkeep, who enjoyed hunting, Helja was taken on many hunting expeditions. She married young, but lost her spouse to illithids. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Family, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1500 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'1". He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a axe. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Map Maker born in the past three hundred years. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in the east. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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: He's in love; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1500 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

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. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Locksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Rose (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp).

Description: Standing 5'6", this woman usually wears her yellow robe and has her spear always slung over her shoulder. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Adventurer profession.

History: Born in the east to a Scribe, Shava learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She has achieved small success as a Scribe.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her silver hair is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Nella was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Nella was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She became a Jeweler soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Jet (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Percival and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Halimath does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.