Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her black hair is still thick. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. He has green eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Joser abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 10000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. With bright silver hair. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

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

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 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). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears grey trousers with yellow and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a very tight haircut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Gomory abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 pp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a club. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Paelias is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is an amazing painter.

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. 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. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 pp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.