Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'6" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the east to a Dilettante, Veloptima learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Dilettante. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 140 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bellfounder.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His red hair is thinning but still full. 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 can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This woman very much looks the part of a Mayor, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has moderate length lavender fur. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Shivering was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Performer. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Mardred is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born to a Miner, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 150 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Moss agate (5 gp).