Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Pyra was born on a far western plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Detective. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His hair is red and very short. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 pp. Malachite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Amber (40 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Coral (40 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Sard (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Amber (40 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her brown fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a green tunic with white highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 pp. Emerald (700 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Sard (30 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Jet (120 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). White opal (700 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Amber (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp).

Description: She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Valida was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Obsidian (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Amber (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). White opal (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Bethrynna was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Emerald (1300 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. She wears her black hair up. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Dara lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 pp. Eye agate (8 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Amber (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.