Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears tattered old clothes. She wears her silver hair up. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. 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 at the edge of vast mountains. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Baker and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a blue deerstalker hat and blue clothes. She has wavy golden hair. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Enidda is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Enidda 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. A freak accident while working with her Fisher father left her crippled. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Fisher they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Brewer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A 4'0" northern man, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a tan scarf. His hair is white and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Rurik took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up kukri and armor he uses now. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Architect.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 260 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. He wears his red fur up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His first spouse was a Stylist, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Stylist they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Barkeep, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barkeep and was forced into it by his family.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: An older woman who is wearing a long, grey cloak, she is not a threatening figure. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Werydd was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Weaver, but she was a colossal failure. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Werydd was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

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

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a violet shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and brown pants. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Beggar 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: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Average lock.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a Bellfounder first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Fabien was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Fabien decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has achieved small success as a Bellfounder.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she tends to wear a large blue jacket. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the south to a Sailor, Malquis learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sailor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and expand her business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.