Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His crest is gold, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 10000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Weaver. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Citrine (60 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head and is in decent physical shape. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the left. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shepherd who has hired her part-time. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She struck the Shepherd job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 11000 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Amber (160 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is cut close to his head. He has hazel eyes and a violet hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When Roland reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf 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's also a talented Laborer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He 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. He has wavy chestnut hair. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Ar-Pratu alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Chrysoprase (20 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Rose (20 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants, marred by sweets. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She has amber eyes and a red hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Architect they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Doctor, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and he perpetually has his mace ready. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Rose (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Coral (50 gp). Blue quartz (14 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.