Description: An older man who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, he is not a threatening figure. He has no hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp).

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pyntle grew up listening to her mother's many stories. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Debt, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His hair is long and white with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Kipper was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Coral (80 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Amber (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He takes great joy in being the best Crown-heir in town.

History: Mamnen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Crown-heir soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Addict, Greedy, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Engong embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Engong alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1700 pp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Amber (110 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". 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 auburn hair is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Xanaphia was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Xanaphia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are violet and catlike.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a Roofer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).