Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When Balifra reached her early adolescence her Dwarf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Military, Family, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears a pastel coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has dyed her greying beige fur a little too much giving a sharp beige color. Her copper eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting illithids, the young Tricking began to lead the lost caravan. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Rose (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a yellow feathered hat and yellow clothes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Standing 5'5", this man wears dull white sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.