Description: She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her shortbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Her hair is golden and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Siffress grew up listening to her father's many stories. Siffress liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She's also a talented Baker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and money/treasure

Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 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 (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp).

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise copper. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Herbalist business.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. After a long history of fighting, River and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Emerald (400 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. 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 extraordinarily eccentric. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'1" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her blue crest up. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her feathered black hat.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born in a small plains village. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her mother's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered gnolls who tried to eat her hand. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Jet (130 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'8". He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black fur has been sun bleached extensively. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in a small plains village. When Trail reached his early adolescence his Tabaxi mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 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 (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is thinning but still full. 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 curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting gnolls, the young Fonkin began to lead the lost caravan. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dragonborn, and stands approximately 6'8". She is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and her gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. Her green crest is singed and shortened. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new marshal responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Amber (90 gp).