Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears red trousers with violet and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Lavinia was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jacinth (5000 gp). Jet (160 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Sard (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Jet (160 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the east to a Seamstress, Balimaar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 achieved small success as a Seamstress.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His blue crest is long and unkept. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Vrondiss was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spy hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. With bright red hair. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her mother worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled mother and took her mother's old job. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Farmer they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Stylist, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has wavy silver hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Sculptor arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Jet (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a Navigator, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Irann was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. He carries a battered whip and tarnished mace as well. He wears his blonde hair down. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Qualen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 12000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.