Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She carries a battered club and tarnished scythe as well. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. 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. Therlin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe, and carries scimitars. His rusty crest is thinning but still full. He has red eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Mugrunden will drive conversation. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Mugrunden was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver ewer (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants and is in decent physical shape. He has no hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak and is in decent physical shape. He wears his auburn hair down. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Umpen alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants, and is pretty ugly. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Beggar work with an outfit from a few towns over. Beggar work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Beggar.

Motivation: To be a Sailor again; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. She carries with her a set of warhammers, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. The war was a terrible time for her, and Drifting does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Drifting was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When Drifting reached her early adolescence her Tabaxi father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Zircon (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.