Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He is an epitome of beauty. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Vanuath does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, she is not a threatening figure. Her blue hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Ea was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1700 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the west to a Tailor, Duvamil learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She's also a talented Assassin, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'9" and wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Myev wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Myev was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Myev was born on a far western island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Painter. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, black cloak. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished shortspear as well. His copper crest is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished whip as well. His head has been shaved. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A freak accident while working with his Bookbinder mother left him crippled. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Adelard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She wears bulky white painted plate armor. She has a hunchback. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.