Description: She wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her brown hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Mastema has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. She has brown eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She's also a talented Sage, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. White opal (1000 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp).

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has a very tight haircut. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scythe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Alex abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears suspenders and yellow workpants. Her shirt is pastel, and she wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Sariel abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 10000 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears dull black sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bow, just in case. His bronze crest is thinning but still full. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and green tie. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.