Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is long and silver with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a green vest and prefers red and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. She has a dull look in her black eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered red hat.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's in love

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Amber (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Amber (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat, she is not a threatening figure. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Drusilia hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

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. 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 east. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and many goblins want her driven away

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 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: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His tied-back hair is white. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 24. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Sard (20 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Rose (20 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Modean was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 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 (80 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.