Description: An older woman who tends to wear a violet poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, she is not a threatening figure. She keeps her silver hair in a flapper bob. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A freak accident while working with her Bellfounder mother left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 700 sp. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has red hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her first spouse was a Dyer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp.

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 loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her head has been shaved. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears dull grey sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longbow, just in case. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This woman wears a fancy brown dress, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. She has a tattooed face.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hlin grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Map Maker profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Jarana was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gifted student she started as a Map Maker, but she got bored and became a Miner. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She likes to wear tan tank tops with black skirt. With wild silver hair. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Ellywick was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A freak accident while working with her Navigator father left her crippled. She has achieved small success as a Farmer.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Navigator; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her green crest has been sun bleached extensively. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.