Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Carpenter. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 18000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 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 (30 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'9". He usually wears his white robe and has his longsword always slung over his shoulder, and his gloved hand is found clutching a longsword. He has no hair. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Banded agate (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Rose (40 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Jade (160 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp).

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 pp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

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 has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 15000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears dull yellow sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sai, just in case. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Arnold is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a Navigator, his mother struggled to pay the bills. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 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 small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears yellow trousers with white and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Eiravel was born with his father's beautiful face. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Family, Attractive. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Coral (110 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.