Description: An older woman who is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fortune-teller, she is not a threatening figure. Her white hair is heavily combed to the right. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Shax was born on a far southern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Fortune-teller. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Revenge; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. He is physically well-built. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Krusk's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Krusk was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She is portly but not overly obese. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born in the west. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and she wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 140 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears tattered old clothes. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (8 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nazdûg studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He struck the Adventurer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1800 gp.