Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Shane wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Warlock, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shane grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue sapphire (700 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Hematite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears yellow trousers with brown and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is cut close to his head. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 sp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Zircon (40 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'1". She wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, and her gloved hand is found clutching a warhammer. Her hair is golden and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Painter who has hired her part-time. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'2". She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She wears her beige fur up. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Quick was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Quick's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp. Eye agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Sard (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jade (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).