Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. This black eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Vassago embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. 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. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of aquamarine and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scythe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She has moderate length rusty crest. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Poor, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Jet (110 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She is physically well-built. She has brass crest. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Holy water. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: This woman wears dull brown sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed whip, just in case. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Griselda took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up whip and armor she uses now. She tends to her Doctor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His red crest is braided into rings. His eyes are red.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 80000 cp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His red hair is lengthy. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born in the west to a Apothecary, Zed learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. After a long history of fighting, Zed and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Sard (70 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Jet (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Sard (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Amber (160 gp).

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He carries with him a set of longswords on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Fearful. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.