Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Pelaios is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Pelaios lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Pelaios was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Pelaios's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He struck the Bookbinder job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is greedy

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His red hair is braided into rings. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Coral (130 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rose (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hadwisa grew up listening to her father's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 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.

Description: This tall, slender man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1400 pp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is dressed in an above average manner. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the east to a Miner, Emeny learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miner.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a hunchback. She has shaved her head bald. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ielenia's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She got into the Bather business at a young age. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Ielenia alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She tends to her Bather job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jade (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp).

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his mace, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His white crest is greasy and uncared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.