Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her white hair is wavy and long. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She got into the Sage business at a young age. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sage and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born in the north to a Map Maker, Birel learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a Sailor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His childhood dream was to be a Bather, but he was a colossal failure. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 cp. A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).