Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is portly but not overly obese. Her crest is short and rusty. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a simple yellow robe with green stripes complete with hood. His hair is chestnut and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Laucian will drive conversation. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born into a rich family. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1600 pp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Dyer does. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Elysande enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She tends to her Dyer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Sage again; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1200 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). White pearl (150 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.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears just a tan suit. With bright black hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1700 pp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Azurite (15 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Crown-heir uniform. He is physically well-built. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Hugh has worked very hard to control his curse. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black opal (1000 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). White pearl (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.

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is auburn and curly. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Nuraval was born the youngest of three triplets. At a young age his father died while driving off some gnolls. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in lance use. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 gp. Amber (140 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She is baby faced.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Bather profession.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She worked as a nervous Shoemaker and found it very stressful. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.