Description: This woman wears a brown shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. She is baby faced.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Avice enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Avice was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Coral (100 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a worn and beaten armor. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp).

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sage. She carries with her a set of spears, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has wavy black hair. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: The child of a Performer, who enjoyed hunting, Bardryn was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears bulky violet painted plate armor. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp).

Description: Standing 6'3", this man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has moderate length rusty crest. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He keeps his blue hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).