Description: This man wears a blue costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". She wears bulky yellow painted plate armor, and her gloved hand is found clutching a bow. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears just a brown suit, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red fur is unkempt and raggedy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady copper eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a Shoemaker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He has moderate length white fur. His yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Performer for the past few years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 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 (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel, and he perpetually has his trident ready. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cask fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Sard (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears skinny pants and wears a black and grey robe with the hood down. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying north to reunite her family. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears a blue vest and prefers brown and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp).