Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 pp. Jasper (30 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Rose (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). White opal (900 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Jet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Greedy. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born in the south. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1200 pp. Banded agate (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Jade (70 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Golden pearl (70 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: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp).

Description: She wears just a white suit. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Huru wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this southern woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. White opal (800 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Fire opal (800 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. 1 Minor magic item.