Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears tattered old clothes. She has no crest. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her small black hat.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Through the years after Gilkass was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Gilkass's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Laucian was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her right hand. Her black crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Surina's homeland. Surina decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Sellsword; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (8 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Amber (70 gp). Sard (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Hematite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears bulky grey painted plate armor. She is portly but not overly obese. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful, Disease. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1300 pp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gynnie fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 12000 gp. Red garnet (160 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dull yellow sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. He wears his white hair down. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, John isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 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. 1 Minor magic item.