Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on his right hand. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. 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 erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. 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 daughter.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bellfounder they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Mercenary, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A gifted student she started as a Shoemaker, but she got bored and became a Guard. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her eyes are green.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the north to a Engraver, Vonana learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue diamond (6000 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Unemployed. Her hair is silver and curly. She is baby faced.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her parents were killed by drow in a raid when she was still a young child. The drow captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has achieved small success as a Unemployed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Jade (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rose (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Damakos grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature club.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her crest is blue and very short. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of a Painter, who enjoyed hunting, Jaxi was taken on many hunting expeditions. She worked as a nervous Soapmaker and found it very stressful. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her greataxe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.