Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing a long, grey cloak. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Gurdis 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 10000 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Sard (80 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Jade (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His tied-back hair is red. He is baby faced.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. Ivellios enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Ivellios lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a glaive and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 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). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. Her fur is red, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shepherd who has hired her part-time. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Serpent was born with her mother's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She's in love; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1200 pp. Red garnet (130 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Amber (130 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'9". She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, and her gloved hand is found clutching a hand crossbow. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her broad violet hat.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Performer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Myathethil was born with her father's beautiful face. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Performer. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and revenge

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Jet (70 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, grey shirt, and blue tie and is in decent physical shape. She has dyed her greying bronze crest a little too much giving a sharp bronze color. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She got into the Herbalist business at a young age. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has achieved small success as a Herbalist.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and balancing her hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Coral (110 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 2'10" eastern man, he wears a white tunic with green highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He got into the Jeweler business at a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Amber (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Sard (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'1" and is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a colorful flower in his bronze crest. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Baradad's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He is a Hag in disguise. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.