Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has black hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 22000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and her religion dominates her actions

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies, Religious, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears baggy blue pantaloons and a violet scarf. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'1" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Henk was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Butcher. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1900 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is short and black. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rose (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a blue collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the west to a Junk Dealer, Tana learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 10000 gp.