Description: 5'0" and muscular, this eastern woman wears long strands of topaz and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has shaved her head bald. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. Birel enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Birel was born with her father's beautiful face. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents enrolled her in a Monk school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a violet feather.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Armara was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is thinning but still full. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: The child of a Sailor, who enjoyed hunting, Adelard was taken on many hunting expeditions. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Jet (130 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Azurite (4 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. Her tied-back hair is blonde. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Ella was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Ella's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.