Description: This late middle aged woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull brown iron scale mail and is in decent physical shape. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. She is baby faced.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vapula fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. She is physically well-built. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Vistra was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Vistra was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Vistra was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many orcs want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 30 gp. Onyx (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this western man is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He has chestnut hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aelar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 120 gp.