Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Heian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has black hair. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Sumnes was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert, Athletic. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Bather job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 900 pp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a Shepherd first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Birel was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Server again; and balancing her hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'9" western woman, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length blue hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She tends to her Miner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: This woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the east to a Detective, Falkrunn learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears a black coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her silver crest is long and unkept. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Banker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Jade (40 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.