Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Griselda is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the west to a Herbalist, Griselda learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She worked as a nervous Herbalist and found it very stressful. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a tan tunic with grey highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Thervan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her white hair is heavily combed to the left. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Shanairla was raised in a hard working conservative environment. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 150 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her violet robe. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Guard; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy green crest. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a hunchback. His green crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His red eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.