Description: This western man wears skinny pants and wears a red and brown robe with the hood down. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Howard never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 pp. Onyx (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Sard (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Jet (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Banded agate (12 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: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He has green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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: Diggory was born with his father's beautiful face. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Citrine (60 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.

Description: Standing 4'7", this woman wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a blue scarf. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. She has hazel eyes and a yellow hat with a blue feather.

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 is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy green suit. His purple hair is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: Fenriz was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 pp. Amethyst (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He carries with him a set of flails on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Az-Adar was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Apothecary. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 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 (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: An older man who wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times, he is not a threatening figure. His fur is gray and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 11000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.