Description: She stands about 5'2" and wears a white small hat and white clothes. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born to a Fisher, her father struggled to pay the bills. 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 taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent father

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his club. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Megged was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Baker. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 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 (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson violet hat.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to giants.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears green trousers with tan and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has red eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the north to a Body Guard, Findex learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new body guard responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His red crest is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Shamil was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Slave, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 pp. Jasper (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. She is portly but not overly obese. She has no hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Tailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tailor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.