Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. With wild brown hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Valida was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dyer.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Malachite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a tan top hat and tan clothes. She has slicked back golden hair. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Traulam was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At a young age her mother died while driving off some gnolls. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in shortbow use. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Traulam fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies, Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. With bright chestnut hair. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Galiena fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Rose (20 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Jet (120 gp). Alexandrite (1200 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.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 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 (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'7" when asserting herself. Her orange fur is singed and shortened. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born in a small island village. Sun liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Rich, In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'7". She prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. Her white hair is singed and shortened. She has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a green feather.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Through the years after Hatae was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Hatae's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She struck the Beggar job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 pp. Iolite (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp).