Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a grey tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Jet (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. He keeps his gray fur in a flapper bob. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Now he works as a music tutor during his time off.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 9000 gp. Fire opal (1300 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Amber (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is cut close to his head. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Paelias was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paelias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a very tight haircut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. A true patriot, Raer would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Raer was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 pp. Amethyst (80 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears tattered old clothes. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the east to a Soapmaker, Trag learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Soapmaker. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top grey hat.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in the west. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 9000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). White opal (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.