Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She sports black long hair. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Emma was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Emma has worked very hard to control her curse. After a long history of fighting, Emma and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Sage

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

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears tattered old clothes. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 gp. White pearl (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: This man is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and yellow tie. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: He desires power and/or immortality; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (30 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 45. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 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.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has moderate length white hair. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull violet iron scale mail. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Farmer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Keyleth 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2900 pp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jade (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in the east. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.