Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her silver hair is cut short. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a Sage, her mother struggled to pay the bills. A freak accident while working with her Sage mother left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a sage again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Sard (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Sard (40 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a white coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head, she is not a threatening figure. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the west to a Spice Merchant, Gaaki learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her first spouse was a Barrister, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 pp. Azurite (14 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black opal (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Euphemia was born the youngest of three triplets. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 pp. White pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Amber (80 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available he will default to his shortspear. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Fibblestib was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Tanner father left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a violet coat. Her white hair is long and unkept. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Jacoba lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents were killed by illithids in a raid when she was still a young child. The illithids captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Performer they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Scribe, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.