Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alberich fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. The war was a terrible time for him, and Chem does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Coral (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Hematite (14 gp). White opal (1200 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a fancy white dress. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. 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: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Jet (130 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, red cloak. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson red hat.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Willow was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Willow alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Barkeep for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 10000 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Slave, Debt. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He usually wears his brown robe and has his crossbow always slung over his shoulder. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Whurbin was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's in love

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Coral (150 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Amber (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, she is not a threatening figure. She has moderate length lavender fur. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Three was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.