Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, tan shirt, and green tie. She has chestnut hair. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 sp. Moonstone (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Simple lock. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: He wears an entirely grey suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a Gardener first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Gardener business.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He tends to his Gardener job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears skinny pants and wears a green and pastel robe with the hood down. Her crest is cut close to her head. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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 has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Painter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This malnourished man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Stylist. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Alvyn is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a kukri on her belt. She has styled her cinnamon fur well, parting it to the left. She is baby faced.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 500 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a pastel vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his pastel boots flare out at the collars. He wears his beige fur up. His yellow eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born to a Priest, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a blue shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and grey pants. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.