Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Rurik was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He became a Fortune-teller soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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 at the edge of vast desert. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. A true patriot, Eran would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Healer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Eran was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 12000 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her rapier with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born into a rich family. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. 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: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Slave, Family, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 24000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His scarlet crest is lengthy. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born in the east to a Spy, Nithther learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He tends to his Spy job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 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: This younger middle-aged woman 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, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has wavy golden hair. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Buvvie was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 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). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).