Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting illithids, the young Thiala began to lead the lost caravan. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Thiala was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1600 sp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 78. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kerkad studied abroad. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His childhood dream was to be a Banker, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 340 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and yellow handkerchief worn on his left side. He has wavy brown hair. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Breastplate.