Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears baggy black pantaloons and a green scarf. His hair is purple, silky, and of moderate length. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Paymon has worked very hard to control his curse. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Shy, Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears an entirely violet suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has no hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Alice lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 pp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). White opal (800 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: This woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Fletcher for hire.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp).

Description: This woman wears a fancy green dress. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Her silver hair is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Armorer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fortune-teller. She is portly but not overly obese. Her black crest is matted, messy, and big. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Havilar was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. 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 drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and expand her business

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Glassblower hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Ella was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: To protect her home; and her religion dominates her actions

Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Religious, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 pp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, tan shirt, and red tie. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She uses divination through singing.

History: She got into the Hunter business at a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has worked as a Hunter like her mother before her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp.