Description: 4'10" and muscular, this northern man wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a grey scarf. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Laucian was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Gardener. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has moderate length red hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Spice Merchant. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Her childhood dream was to be a Bowyer, but she was a colossal failure. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and balancing her hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Forgetful, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. She has black crest. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She tends to her Slave Trader job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She tends to wear a large green jacket. Her black crest is braided into rings. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Gifted from a young age, Daar studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Fortune-teller for hire.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: She wears a simple tan robe with grey stripes complete with hood. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 pp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with black slacks. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Gynnie has worked very hard to control her curse. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.