Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a black vest and prefers red and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and is pretty ugly. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Shautha was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This man wears baggy brown pantaloons and a yellow scarf. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His orange fur is greasy and uncared for. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 30 gp. Amber (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: She is in excellent shape and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears her blonde hair down. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Arha was born with her father's beautiful face. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has no hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.