Description: She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her brass crest is heavily combed to the left. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Slave. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Helen was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Helen's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Helen and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Revenge; and many illithids want her driven away

Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a grey coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He wears dull pastel sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed trident, just in case. He wears his cinnamon fur up. His skin is flawless and his yellow eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He is a Lycanthrope in disguise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 10000 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He has a very tight haircut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He takes great joy in being the best Cartwright in town.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A gifted student he started as a Soapmaker, but he got bored and became a Cartwright. He has achieved small success as a Cartwright.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Amber (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy purple stubble. He wears a black shirt, with a violet mid length shorts with violet tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has a hunchback. His purple hair is matted, messy, and big. His black eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Raam alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 170 pp. Black opal (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a black tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His tied-back hair is red. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp).