Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. She has amber eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner, and she perpetually has her sword ready. Her chestnut hair is well kept. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. After a long history of fighting, Eloise and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Jet (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).

Description: An older man who is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats, he is not a threatening figure. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Guard. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1500 pp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her rusty crest up. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Farideh is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Farideh has worked very hard to control her curse. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Flaws: Depressed, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 900 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 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 (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Locksmith. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Frederick was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Locksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She got into the Healer business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Healer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Healer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and wants a kiss

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Jet (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her fur is cut close to her head. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Jade was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her first spouse was a Dilettante, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She became a Sellsword soon after.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she's in love

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).