Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. She sports black long hair. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears professional attire. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gildmak's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Avice was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Avice was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Avice decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and pastel handkerchief worn on her right side. She carries a battered sai and tarnished longsword as well. She has no hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and doesn't want to be a scribe and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Anne was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. Coral (140 gp).

Description: She wears a simple brown robe with blue stripes complete with hood. She carries a battered longbow and tarnished pickaxe as well. She keeps her long cinnamon fur kept up in a rat tail. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines copper.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Five will drive conversation. The war was a terrible time for her, and Five does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Five fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: This man has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He works hard and plays hard.

History: He is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 900 gp.