Description: He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Gifted from a young age, Erdan studied abroad. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Amber (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His bronze crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Bellfounder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 12000 gp. Coral (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears skinny pants and wears a brown and green robe with the hood down. She has wavy golden hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gurdis grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is long and brown with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Bernard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His golden hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he has a crush on the local map maker

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this western woman prefers to wear flannel. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 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 (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp).