Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has moderate length brown hair. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 8000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Sard (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born into a rich family. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1700 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'3" southern woman, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, blue shirt, and red tie. She wears her white hair down. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Torgga was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Slave Trader for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She wears her brown hair up. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Mardnab alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Miles hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Miles was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying west to reunite his family. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'8" and is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. With bright blonde hair. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Lia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Lia liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and revenge

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Deep green spinel (140 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has no crest. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Apothecary born in the past three hundred years. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Adrex lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. After coming to the age of reason, Adrex took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.