Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She usually wears her brown robe and has her bastard sword always slung over her shoulder. Her red hair is long and unkept. 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 is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Riswynn and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this eastern woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her black hair is cut short. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 140 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Slave. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: Standing 5'1", this woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp.