Description: A middle-aged woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Griselda speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Griselda alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'2". He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his club with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is short and blonde. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He worked as a nervous Mayor and found it very stressful. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mayor responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, pastel shirt, and brown tie, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'2" when asserting herself. She has a very tight haircut. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Through the years after Aline was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Aline's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 sp.