Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she has a crush on the local bounty hunter

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Amber (130 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her white fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).