Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 5'3". He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and his gloved hand is found clutching a warhammer. His fur is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Ethereal lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Ethereal was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'2" when asserting herself. Her green crest, when down, is lengthy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Gilkass was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Gilkass grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Gilkass. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 41000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is always cut to a buzz. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs and is in decent physical shape. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Volen hails from a village terrorized by brigands. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (150 gp).