Description: This woman stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has red fur. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Emerald was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At some point she was captured by drow and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She became a Scribe soon after.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

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. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: River was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Through the years after River was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. River's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats, and carries greataxes. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. She has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1900 pp. Sard (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Sard (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Coral (50 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He wears his brown fur down. His eyes are a pleasant copper.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 pp. Moss agate (5 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a large brown jacket. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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 got into the Banker business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Banker and found it very stressful. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Banker and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Banker

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

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears green trousers with grey and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her bronze crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Cook who has hired her part-time. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Seamstress. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 pp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.