Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Junk Dealer business.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her bow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 9000 gp.

Description: This woman is wearing a long, violet cloak. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. She is baby faced.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She is a Yochlol in disguise. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy dark red stubble. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He has a hunchback. He has no hair. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Banker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He worked as a nervous Banker and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is brown and very short. He has gray eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

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. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Ratlûg was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: To protect his home; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Guardian. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her head has been shaved. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now owns her own business.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'7", this man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His copper crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His red eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He got into the Weaver business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Weaver.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jade (140 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Coral (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.