Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. She wears her red hair down. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. At some point she was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available she will default to her greataxe. Her red crest is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Arava alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Revenge; and she wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings and is in decent physical shape. Her fur is short and yellow. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and usually wears her black robe and has her shield always slung over her shoulder. Her dark red hair is knotted and matted. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ea fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length yellow fur. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Left-Handed grew up listening to her mother's many stories. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 360 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).