Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has shaved her head bald. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Torgga was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Torgga liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He has shaved his head bald. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 270 gp. Red garnet (120 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her beige fur is still thick. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Emerald (1000 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available he will default to his axe. He has wavy silver hair. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. At some point he was captured by illithids and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and many illithids want him driven away

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 12000 sp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp).