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 wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ilde isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a Jeweler, her mother struggled to pay the bills. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 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 (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Dilettante. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his falchion, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Amber (150 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears his cinnamon fur up. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He got into the Junk Dealer business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Junk Dealer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Junk Dealer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Jade (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Lone is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Lone liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1600 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'6", this man is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His tied-back hair is blonde. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Alston lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alston fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His fur is yellow and curly. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Elegant lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Whurdred abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.