Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a scimitar on her belt. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Mason. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mason work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mason work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Juliana fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'1" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her red hair is cut short. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sutha 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. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Layabout for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Rose (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Black opal (900 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.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Simon never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To be a Doctor again; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Rich, In love, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 900 pp. Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Jade (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has wavy blonde hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Ploughman. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ploughman responsibilities is difficult; and to be a apothecary again

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 pp. Zircon (70 gp). Amber (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Rose (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 5'6". She wears tattered old clothes, and her gloved hand is found clutching a halberd. Her brown fur has been sun bleached extensively. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Flame was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. She has blonde hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Tippletoe never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).