Description: She is lean but muscular and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. With bright golden hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She got into the Ruler business at a young age. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this western woman wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her crest, while still mostly scarlet, has prominent grey streaks. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 240 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: Standing 4'0", this woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has shaved her head bald. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. A friendly and beautiful Dwarf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 110 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Mûg was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Mûg alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.