Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a green feathered hat and green clothes. His hair is cut close to his head. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Akmen liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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: Wants to raise his children well; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has silver hair. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She is a Slaad in disguise. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She became a Layabout soon after.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1400 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull black iron scale mail. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born to a Layabout, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Coral (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. This white eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a Dyer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Guy abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 pp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Rose (20 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 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.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Gardener. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp).