Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Debt, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 70 gp. Azurite (8 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gifted student he started as a Spice Merchant, but he got bored and became a Ruler. He tends to his Ruler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair is brown and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

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. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 20 pp. Jet (140 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: Osco was born the youngest of three triplets. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her silver crest is singed and shortened. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

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 sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Servant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Servant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 sp.