Description: This light-skinned female wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her black hair is well kept. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears an entirely pastel suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His cinnamon fur is still thick. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small pastel hat.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His orange fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Tree will drive conversation. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His first spouse was a Fletcher, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Family, Military, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears a blue tunic with brown highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes, marred by teas. She has no hair. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Leshanna lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Jade (60 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Jade (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fancy grey dress, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'3" when asserting herself. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Ermina lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Sard (20 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'10". She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sickle. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is a Ruler first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp).