Description: 6'3" and muscular, this eastern woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She keeps her bronze crest in a flapper bob. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black star sapphire (500 gp). Amber (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Jade (100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a Spy first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born to a Sellsword, her mother struggled to pay the bills. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Elizabeth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spy for hire.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and balancing her hectic life and new spy responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is dressed in an above average manner. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his white hair up. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates illithids. 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: Rimple was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Sard (60 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Oppleby 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. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stylist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 11000 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. She wears her silver hair down. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. A true patriot, Adrie would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 pp. Jet (90 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Sard (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has moderate length silver hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Rose (70 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. She has red eyes and a black hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is an amazing painter.

History: Bune was born the youngest of three triplets. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To be a Banker again; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Slave, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.