Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'8" when asserting herself. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a Merchant first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is typically in his Mayor uniform. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 5000 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Amber (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She usually wears her brown robe and has her bow always slung over her shoulder. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Elysande is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her tied-back hair is white. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Wella has worked very hard to control her curse. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Jade (90 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'0". She is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and her gloved hand is found clutching a club. She has no hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. 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: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 900 pp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Amber (120 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Coral (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Citrine (20 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'10". He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and his gloved hand is found clutching a whip. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Varis has worked very hard to control his curse. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.