Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears baggy black pantaloons and a grey scarf, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has a very tight haircut. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

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. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Kildrak embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available she will default to her bow. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. 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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. During his travels, Stannor and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Stannor discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Stannor fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Jet (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Erdan lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He's also a talented Baker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and usually wears her black robe and has her mace always slung over her shoulder. With wild blonde hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She takes great joy in being the best Carter in town.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Avice was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp.