Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She carries a battered shortbow and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. Her black crest is long and unkept. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Gilkass and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: 5'7" and muscular, this western man wears just a black suit. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Lûgnak was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He got into the Bellfounder business at a young age. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a architect again

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has chestnut hair. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and flails. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. Being a Masseuse kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.