Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His head has been shaved. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She very much looks the part of a Shepherd. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Emmeline was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To be a Actor again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears a colorful flower in her red hair. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nogu embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. She uses divination through singing.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Weaver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Nogu and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver ewer (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 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 (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Roofer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Roofer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Jade (110 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. He has moderate length blonde hair. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Percival is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 pp. Peridot (60 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a simple white robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nikki studied abroad. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe, she is not a threatening figure. She has rusty crest. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her first spouse was a Cartwright, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp).