Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing a long, blue cloak. Her black hair is singed and shortened. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2200 sp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Aline was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 350 gp. Onyx (20 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Râsh and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. 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: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Has a crush, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 160 gp.