Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Jacoba was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. 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: Born to a Bookbinder, his father struggled to pay the bills. Through the years after Kody was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Kody's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is dressed in earthy colors with a white and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His childhood dream was to be a Stylist, but he was a colossal failure. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to be a stylist again

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in a small forest village. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Human compassion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.