Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears black painted combat armor at almost all times, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is purple and very short. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. After coming to the age of reason, Semyaza took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Star ruby (700 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Jarana was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Amethyst (40 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears pastel trousers with grey and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has done her best to style her black fur to look like a famous performer. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Balam alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Revenge; and he is content

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She found a children's book about a Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 11000 gp. Emerald (800 gp). White opal (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Jade (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Coral (160 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is mildly Halfling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 pp. Jade (40 gp). Rose (70 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Pearl was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Fletcher for hire.

Motivation: She is greedy; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Sard (60 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.