Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He carries with him a set of falchions on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His hair is short and silver. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, grey shirt, and tan tie. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Menny was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She stands about 5'0" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her black fur down. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a violet costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Lia hails from a village terrorized by giants. Her parents were killed by giants in a raid when she was still a young child. The giants captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This woman wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a grey scarf. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the east to a Mason, Elysande learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To be a Dyer again.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 130 gp.