Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of a Navigator, who enjoyed hunting, Myev was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Sard (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Amber (40 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Jade (40 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Jade (40 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has blue hair. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Vassago hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Vassago was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has done his best to style his brass crest to look like a famous performer. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Dragonborn supremacist, though he does not identify as such. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Azzakh was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has achieved small success as a Hunter.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist, Addict, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this northern woman dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to protect her home

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. She has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. She has a hunchback. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

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 disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep green spinel (100 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Rose (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He keeps his long cinnamon fur kept up in a rat tail. His copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the north. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Marshal, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Coral (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Herleva grew up listening to her father's many stories. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Herleva alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.