Description: This man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull red iron scale mail. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. Barendd enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Barendd was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vadania studied abroad. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vadania fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her beige fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a grey 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. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 6000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears just a tan suit. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She hates Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1400 pp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Rose (50 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has brown fur. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Gardener who has hired him part-time. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, In love, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 pp. Moonstone (40 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her long chestnut hair reaches down to her waist. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Leshanna and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 pp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Jade (80 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears skinny pants and wears a blue and tan robe with the hood down. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She takes great joy in being the best Ruler in town.

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. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Ruler job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 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.