Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blonde hair is cut short. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Nelkin hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting illithids, the young Nelkin began to lead the lost caravan. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1100 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She usually wears her grey robe and has her kukri always slung over her shoulder. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 9000 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Rose (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Sard (80 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Jade (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Healer. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Vadania and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Healer

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

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Rose (40 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a hunchback. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a great chef.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 18000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears his beige fur down. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tabaxi conditions. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Serpent 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1900 pp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).