Description: She wears green trousers with tan and pastel striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, and carries swords. She has moderate length silver hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her white eyes.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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. Akta fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Slave, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat, and is pretty ugly. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nora 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. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 96. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Naeris was born the youngest of three triplets. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She stands about 4'9" and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 40 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born into a rich family. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Silk rope.