Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears dull blue sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Zaffrab has worked very hard to control his curse. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1800 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available she will default to her lance. Her gray fur is smooth and relatively long. She has a dull look in her copper eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Serpent's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Guard but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Guard arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears bulky black painted plate armor, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her bronze crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her long blue hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Osah abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. After a long history of fighting, Osah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp).