Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. His hair is short and white. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Mantus lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sailor they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Navigator, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 pp. 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). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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: Kipper was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Seamstress work with an outfit from a few towns over. Seamstress work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and carries falchions. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Naill fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 900 pp. White opal (1300 gp). Jade (130 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'11" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has white hair. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Baker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her white hair is long and unkept. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is a great chef.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. White opal (800 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is brown and curly. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

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. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Through the years after Mardnab was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Mardnab's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Mardnab and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'0" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her white hair is still thick. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. 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: Regain custody of her son; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 pp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rose (30 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp).