Description: This woman stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. Her long red crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has styled his silver crest well, parting it to the left. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 48000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Kellen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Kellen grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Kellen. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: This woman sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her black hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Katherine was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her red hair is singed and shortened. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1800 sp. Azurite (6 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 4 Holy water. 2 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Thunderstones.