Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Barkeep. He tends to his Barkeep job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 10000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has a very tight haircut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith 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 4 years.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 pp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has chestnut hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Marbas was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is dressed in an above average manner. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Ovak was born with her mother's beautiful face. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Erdan grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and tabaxi compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp).

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

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. Through the years after Riswynn was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Riswynn's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1900 pp.

Description: This woman wears a blue deerstalker hat and blue clothes. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her right hand. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She bought a lance and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Malachite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.