Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a simple white robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His head has been shaved. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Howard grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Rose (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Azurite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull violet iron scale mail. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Shag enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A freak accident while working with his Sculptor mother left him crippled. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is greedy

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a axe on her belt. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has slicked back brown hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids.

Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies, Poor, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver ewer (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, grey shirt, and green tie. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Hunter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1900 pp. Eye agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Rose (20 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has red crest. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Tarhun was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Religious, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Rose (30 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Azurite (9 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His crest is copper and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Tarhun was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).