Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears an entirely tan suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is long and white with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He has gray eyes.

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 is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'8" and muscular, this northern man wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. His fur, while still mostly lavender, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Gennal was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 pp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Jade (140 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'9" when asserting herself. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. The war was a terrible time for her, and Werydd does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver ewer (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Armorer for hire.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a kukri on his belt. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a Masseuse, his father struggled to pay the bills. His first spouse was a Masseuse, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Frederick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears skinny pants and wears a black and green robe with the hood down. She has moderate length gold crest. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

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. A true patriot, Megren would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red spinel (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Amber (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.