Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed yellow hat.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Helen and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1800 pp. White opal (1300 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Rose (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears an entirely black suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her black hair is thinning but still full. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Emen is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Butcher they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Performer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She is greedy; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 pp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 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: Standing 6'2", this man wears an entirely green suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has scarlet crest. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He got into the Bellfounder business at a young age. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He struck the Bellfounder job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Amber (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 5'7". He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sickle. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, PTSD. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a black tunic with yellow highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes, and carries maces. His green crest is smooth and relatively long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 10. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Vrondiss lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bricklayer for the past few years.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 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 (70 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His blue hair is lengthy. His white eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Forcas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Forcas took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 pp. Zircon (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 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. 1 Minor magic item.