Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears dull tan sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed whip, just in case. She has wavy auburn hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Veloptima was born on a far northern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Spice Merchant. She became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: To be a Mortician again; and she wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dragonborn, and stands approximately 6'2". He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and his gloved hand is found clutching a dagger. He has done his best to style his black crest to look like a famous performer. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Zedaar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 7000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. He is baby faced.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Dabbledob was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 16000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Coral (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Amber (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Rich, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Adelard hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. A true patriot, Adelard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1100 pp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His long silver crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Sethrekar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 16000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. 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 Priest. She tends to her Priest job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).