Description: This slender woman stands about 6'0". She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is a great chef.

History: Nija lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 11000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His white hair is knotted and matted. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Jet (90 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp).

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and red handkerchief worn on her right side, and carries whips. Her gold crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Driindar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In her youth she was a Carpenter, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger brother on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To be a Carpenter again; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 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 prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. She keeps her long dark red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are black and beady.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She uses divination through singing.

History: Osah lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Fletcher. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1400 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a red shirt with thin black vertical stripes and red pants. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Family, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is silver and curly. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Revenge; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1800 pp. Black star sapphire (1600 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Jade (160 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp).