Description: This woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Prosperine was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents were killed by illithids in a raid when she was still a young child. The illithids captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Rose (60 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He is a Miner first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born in the south to a Miner, Cairn learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a simple violet robe with green stripes complete with hood. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

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 loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gennal grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). 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: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 50 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Mara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Just what you see.