Description: This man is very fat, and likes to wear black tank tops with tan pants. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Barber arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 10000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'5". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has no hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rurik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 10000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her gray fur is still thick. Her copper eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 9000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He carries a battered shortspear and tarnished quarterstaff as well. He wears his blue crest down. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp).

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this eastern man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. He has silver hair. He has amber eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Drogo fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jet (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Malachite (11 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Meena's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Meena was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Coral (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Breena was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2500 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.