Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a Map Maker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Gifted from a young age, Vassago studied abroad. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Coral (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his greatsword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He carries with him a set of greatswords on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Oriel was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length dark red hair. Her skin is flawless and her gold eyes scan people very quickly.

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. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses like a well dressed Animal Trainer does. His hair is silver and very short. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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 gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He likes to wear violet tank tops with brown pants. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His ears are large.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Shane is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Red spinel (80 gp).

Description: She typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has wavy white hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Donella lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Tanner, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and revenge

Flaws: Greedy, Secretive. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Onyx (70 gp).