Description: This woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. Her hair is black and curly. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Emmeline wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Monk, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... The war was a terrible time for her, and Emmeline does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver ewer (20 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears long strands of sapphire and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His gray fur is heavily combed to the right. His copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His blonde hair is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Racist, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'2" western woman, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her silver crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Guard arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Eye agate (5 gp).