Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. Ghûra abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1300 pp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Amber (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and brown handkerchief worn on her left side. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has green eyes and a yellow hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She 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. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Vaina was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His crest is short and red. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a pastel tunic with violet highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His white fur is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. One day when Tricking was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Tricking was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. He has worked as a Crown-heir like his mother before him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brown diamond (7000 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Assassin business.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp).

Description: This woman wears black painted combat armor at almost all times, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her tied-back hair is red. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Joker. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). White opal (600 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, she is not a threatening figure. She has slicked back auburn hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

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. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.