Description: He wears pastel leather gloves, a pastel jacket, and tight pants. He carries a battered greatsword and tarnished sword as well. His gray fur is knotted and matted. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Emerald's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Emerald is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

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

Possessions: 400 pp. Coral (110 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Amber (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His bronze crest is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Slave Trader. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His first spouse was a Masseuse, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Bernard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Bernard was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2800 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears her black hair down. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. At a young age her father died while driving off some illithids. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in longsword use. She bought a longsword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has chestnut hair. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 18000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears professional attire. Her crest is bronze, silky, and of moderate length. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is content

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: PTSD, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Jet (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Jet (150 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Malachite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His brass crest is braided into rings. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Jade (130 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.