Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a black tunic with brown highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His white eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2400 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this southern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears just a white suit. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her head has been shaved. She is baby faced.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Mortician like her father before her.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jet (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is short and red. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Beloril grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. White pearl (160 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She's also a talented Body Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing a long, brown cloak. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Sannl has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available she will default to her lance. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her broad grey hat.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. After a long history of fighting, Avelina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Logical, Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).