Description: An older woman who has the majority of her body covered in plate, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her white hair down. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and money/treasure

Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 42000 sp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He prefers to wear flannel. He has no hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Orsik was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At some point he was captured by brigands and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is short and silver. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born in the east. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. She has wavy golden hair. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Meriele grew up listening to her father's many stories. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Meriele's homeland. Meriele decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Meriele fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp).

Description: This woman is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her right hand. She has done her best to style her green crest to look like a famous performer. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Korinn has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. Amber (160 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.