Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is light but she possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the west to a Banker, Audhild learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 10000 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Jade (130 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Jade (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His crest is bronze, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the north to a Adventurer, Valorean learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To be a Barkeep again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Jet (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Amber (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Carter, and he perpetually has his dagger ready. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Carter born in the past three hundred years. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Stannor was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Stannor took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up dagger and armor he uses now. He has worked as a Carter like his father before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 16000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Antinua was raised in a hard working conservative environment. After coming to the age of reason, Antinua took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She became a Map Maker soon after.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her skin is flawless and her white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Nija is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Layabout and was forced into it by her family; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1100 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 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 (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 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 (10 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a violet armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thomas studied abroad. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Jade (140 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rose (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Star ruby (800 gp).

Description: She wears long strands of emerald and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is golden and curly. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Puyet hails from a village terrorized by orcs. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs.

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Red garnet (50 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Rose (50 gp).