Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, blue shirt, and brown tie. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her crest is rusty and curly. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Slave, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born into a rich family. While she appears to be a normal Halfling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Shamil hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She found a children's book about a Gnome Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).