Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a black tunic with green highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around her shoes. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a Detective, her father struggled to pay the bills. She worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to be a detective again

Flaws: Racist, Fearful, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Oppah hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Rolen hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He got into the Baker business at a young age. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Baker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Baker for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2300 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp).

Description: She wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nella grew up listening to her father's many stories. She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 360 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brass crest is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 sp.