Description: Standing 2'10", this woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 23000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Sard (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rose (60 gp). Jade (80 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, grey shirt, and brown tie. He has chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His childhood dream was to be a Glassblower, but he was a colossal failure. After a long history of fighting, Frederick and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink diamond (8000 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: She wears a tan small hat and tan clothes. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She uses divination through singing.

History: She got into the Miner business at a young age. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Mialee was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Military, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Junk Dealer. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her eyes are green and catlike.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Junk Dealer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Persistence, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

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

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His crest is silver and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kerkad grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn 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's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2000 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Conrad grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).