Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She carries with her a set of flails, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her head has been shaved. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Ermina is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ermina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amethyst (110 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his small tan hat.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

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

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 pp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is long and red with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1200 pp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Rose (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'9" and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 pp. Red garnet (100 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant green.

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 has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Whurbin was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Animal Trainer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Eye agate (13 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Rose (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. Her ears are large.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Through the years after Giselle was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Giselle's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 pp. Black pearl (700 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Rose (40 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 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.

Description: He tends to wear a large white jacket. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in the west to a Jeweler, Tod learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has worked as a Jeweler like his father before him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 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.