Description: He wears bulky white painted plate armor. He carries a battered bow and tarnished falchion as well. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ûshbaka will drive conversation. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Soapmaker. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To be a Sailor again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her hair is black and curly. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. 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: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. After coming to the age of reason, Vola took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'1". She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and her gloved hand is found clutching a halberd. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She uses divination through singing.

History: She got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. Giselle 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. Giselle 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. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and to be a bookbinder again

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 sp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'8" and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His red crest is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bowyer who has hired him part-time. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp.