Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats, marred by teas. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Emen grew up listening to her mother's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 cp. Silver pearl (120 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear flannel. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Spy father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Damakos was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Priest.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this western man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Ploughman they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Tanner, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 sp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp).