Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a very tight haircut. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her small yellow hat.

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. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Rosamund abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Jade (50 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Emerald (900 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has moderate length auburn hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ortegar was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered blue hat.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His childhood dream was to be a Roofer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Jade (40 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Amber (40 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She dresses like a well dressed Adventurer does. She wears her blonde hair down. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'3". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and his gloved hand is found clutching a spear. He keeps his long purple hair kept up in a rat tail. His fierce black eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Enemies, Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 12000 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Amber (100 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Jet (100 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Amber (100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Sard (50 gp).

Description: A 4'0" northern woman, she is wearing a long, brown cloak. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Emerald (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jade (100 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jade (100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Coral (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). White pearl (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp).