Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. She has shaved her head bald. She is baby faced.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and expand her business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has wavy rusty crest. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Surina was born with her father's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Surina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Jade (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a Merchant, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 19000 cp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are black and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Merihim never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. Jet (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His scarlet crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Jet (50 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Jet (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp).