Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A freak accident while working with her Spice Merchant mother left her crippled. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Helen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Good lock. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Superior lock. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has purple hair. His white eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'4". She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her brown fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She bought a greataxe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 270 pp. Eye agate (7 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp).