Description: An older woman who is wearing a long, black cloak, she is not a threatening figure. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Markosian grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Sculptor; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a worn and beaten armor. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp. Black opal (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has shaved his head bald. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Tailor for hire.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to be a architect again

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Cynical, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black crest. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a green scarf. He has a hunchback. His crest is black and very short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 gp. White pearl (60 gp). Fire opal (800 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She is an epitome of beauty. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Geva hails from a village terrorized by giants. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Geva was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

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

Possessions: 40 gp.