Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Ridaro lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Bloodstone (30 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Rose (30 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Amber (110 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Jet (110 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kilvar grew up listening to his father's many stories. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is white and curly. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Roger is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He 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. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is cut close to his head. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, William was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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 wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jet (150 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. After a long history of fighting, Halimath and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Debt, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp).

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her tied-back hair is red. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She got into the Seamstress business at a young age. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Oppah's homeland. Oppah decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1600 pp. Peridot (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.