Description: He stands about 4'9" and wears a tan coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman wears a white tunic with pastel highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has white hair. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Emen's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 24000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly lances and longbows. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. A freak accident while working with her Baker father left her crippled. 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 will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'4", this woman wears bulky green painted plate armor. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. She has white eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Vepar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. She's also a talented Animal Trainer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a strong sense of loyalty to tabaxi people

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: He stands about 6'10" and is wearing a long, black cloak. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has done his best to style his dark red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are red.

Personality: He hates Tieflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 80 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She tends to wear a large violet jacket. Her hair is brown and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Sarah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has wavy red hair. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Grigi was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She tends to her Locksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Ownka is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Ownka alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She usually wears her tan robe and has her bow always slung over her shoulder. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Andraste's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.