Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears just a grey suit. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Rurik alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Rurik was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Amber (80 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Rose (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'9" and prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has shaved her head bald. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Vicky was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by her family; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 pp. Moss agate (16 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: 6'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Apothecary. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born in the west. 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 now owns her own business.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Jade (120 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Coral (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'0" southern woman, she is wearing a long, tan cloak. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Sailor but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the south to a Sailor, Malquis learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Dyer they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Sailor, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 11000 gp. Fire opal (1300 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). White opal (400 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her fur is cut close to her head. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jade fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her silver crest is lengthy. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star ruby (900 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.