Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is dressed in an above average manner. She has a very tight haircut. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Ranala is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His rusty crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ghesh grew up listening to his father's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. During his travels, Ghesh and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Ghesh discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Ghesh fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 14000 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Gynk was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3200 sp. 1 Everburning torch. 4 Smokesticks. 4 Acid flasks.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He wears a white armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ozyman was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His fur, while still mostly cinnamon, has prominent grey streaks. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Sun was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 40 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).