Description: This late middle aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is red and very short. She has green eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ilde embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She uses divination through singing.

History: Born in the west to a Detective, Ilde learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a dyer again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

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

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Dyer. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1900 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His cinnamon fur is braided into rings. His yellow eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Quick hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Quick 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. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Quick was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, grey shirt, and tan tie. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his trident, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in a small plains village. A gifted student he started as a Gardener, but he got bored and became a Spy. He has achieved small success as a Spy.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Rose (70 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). White pearl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Maynild wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her parents were killed by orcs in a raid when she was still a young child. The orcs captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Bather. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a brown tunic with tan highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and a deep hatred of orcs

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she very much looks the part of a Apothecary. Her golden hair is long and unkept. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: Lia hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She worked as a nervous Apothecary and found it very stressful. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1900 pp. Banded agate (10 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Zircon (80 gp). White opal (800 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.