Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Farmer. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears skinny pants and wears a grey and black robe with the hood down, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His silver hair is long and unkept. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shepherd. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1800 pp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Coral (70 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Jet (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Jade (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He keeps his white fur in a pixie cut. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears long strands of jet and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Symma was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 pp. 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. Her brass crest is knotted and matted. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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 son.

History: Raiann lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Amber (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2100 pp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.