Description: 6'7" and muscular, this eastern man is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His crest is blue and very short. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Norkruuth's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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: Norkruuth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Norkruuth abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 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: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: The child of a Knight, who enjoyed hunting, Morgran was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a long, white cloak. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Borun speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 pp. Pink pearl (110 gp). White opal (600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). White opal (600 gp). Amber (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 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.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. His hair is short and black. His half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a green scarf. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Sard (20 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Jade (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's in love; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Coral (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has amber eyes and a white hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Tawar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.