Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and pastel handkerchief worn on her left side, marred by chocolates. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Mella 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 her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Jet (140 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He bought a longsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a grey coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'0" when asserting herself. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Hematite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Jade (160 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Sard (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Jade (160 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she likes to wear violet tank tops with grey skirt. Her hair is blonde and very short. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Beatrice lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Junk Dealer they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Mercenary, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Moss agate (14 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a pastel shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She wears her white fur up. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines yellow.

Personality: She hates Tabaxis with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Sard (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and likes to wear black tank tops with tan pants. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears a mask on his face.

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 always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shoemaker business.

History: Gifted from a young age, Oren studied abroad. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shoemaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. White opal (600 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Coral (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His beige fur is long and unkept. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.