Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His auburn hair is still thick. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Lance never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, In love. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Stableman uniform. He carries a battered dagger and tarnished bow as well. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the east to a Stableman, Altho learned a great deal about his father'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 Stableman. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 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 (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her broad blue hat.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Mayor but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in the north. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Naamah was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Through the years after Naamah was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Naamah's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has worked as a Crown-heir like her father before her.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and balancing her hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 7000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 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 (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Jade (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Jade (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'0" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a blue coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her red hair is still thick. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amethyst (50 gp). Sard (60 gp). White opal (600 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).