Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and is pretty ugly. Her chestnut hair is well kept. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Merla was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Merla decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears skinny pants and wears a brown and yellow robe with the hood down. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Performer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 60 gp.

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 usually wears her black robe and has her rapier always slung over her shoulder. She has wavy white crest. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Jaxi will drive conversation. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and tan handkerchief worn on her left side. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her silver hair is still thick. She is baby faced.

Personality: Meriele hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She tends to her Hunter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.