Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat, and is pretty ugly. His head has been shaved. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Cairn was born the youngest of three triplets. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 pp. White pearl (120 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'11". She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jarana isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. 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 money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Coral (160 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Jet (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her first spouse was a Performer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Coral (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Sard (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp).

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. His crest is short and blue. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Coral (50 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Zircon (30 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats, and carries kukris. His long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 3. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. A friendly and beautiful Dragonborn, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. While he appears to be a normal Dragonborn, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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. Hirrathak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears long strands of emerald and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp).