Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a grey vest and prefers green and grey shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has wavy auburn hair. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hlin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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. Hlin was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 900 sp. Citrine (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is dark red, silky, and of moderate length. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She usually wears her blue robe and has her trident always slung over her shoulder. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly tridents and hammers. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born in the east to a Bellfounder, Dara learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bellfounder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bellfounder work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Bellfounder job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 90 pp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 3 Tanglefoot bags. 7 Acid flasks. 7 Acid flasks.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He very much looks the part of a Animal Trainer. His hair is silver and curly. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To be a Unemployed again; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His crest is short and blue. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 40 gp.