Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His beige fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Military, Slave. Occupation: Server

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 10000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Jet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Coral (50 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His white eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the east to a Spice Merchant, Nicor learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Nicor alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has yellow eyes and a pastel hat with a brown feather.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. The war was a terrible time for him, and Leaf does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Leaf hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Leaf was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a green costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has done his best to style his dark red hair to look like a famous performer. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Animal Trainer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Shoemaker, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his religion dominates his actions

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 11000 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Black opal (1000 gp).

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 is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has no hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Map Maker. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. She tends to her Map Maker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a baker again

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Coral (90 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp).

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this western man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He keeps his bronze crest in a flapper bob. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Azzakh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her black hair is well kept. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Oolah was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Amber (120 gp). Sard (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp).