Description: This malnourished woman wears a white costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Pearl lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Adventurer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Adventurer and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 11000 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.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He is wearing a long, yellow cloak. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'2" and is wearing a long, pastel cloak. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his lavender fur up. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Tricking was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Dyer. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Jade (160 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Rose (40 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". He wears a blue shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and his gloved hand is found clutching a axe. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. A true patriot, Carrie would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1100 pp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Coral (140 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: Uthemar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 900 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 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.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. A true patriot, Mamnen would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Mamnen's homeland. Mamnen decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.