Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has black hair. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Susannah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his brass crest down. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 10000 cp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: She is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering her clean studded leather. She is portly but not overly obese. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Butcher, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She worked as a nervous Engraver and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available she will default to her pickaxe. She has wavy red hair. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. The war was a terrible time for her, and Vaina does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Vaina was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Vaina was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp.