Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair is white and curly. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Rosalind was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black star sapphire (700 gp). Amber (150 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Coral (150 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing a long, black cloak. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His ears are large.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 10000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the south to a Mortician, Beloril learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new mortician responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a simple blue robe with black stripes complete with hood. She sports black long hair. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Family, Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 17000 gp. Amber (160 gp). Sard (50 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Amber (160 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Neega was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Assassin. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: The child of a Dilettante, who enjoyed hunting, Mialee was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 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 (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her auburn hair is still thick. 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 has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Xanaphia was born on a far southern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Courier. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Flaws: Insomniac, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 21000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.