Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She keeps her blue hair in a pixie cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a great chef.

History: Criella was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple brown robe with grey stripes complete with hood. She carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished longbow as well. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. After a long history of fighting, Kathra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 12000 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Jade (110 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Jade (110 gp).

Description: This woman dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with green slacks. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears her white hair down. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she is greedy

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Rose (20 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Sard (20 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Jade (100 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her ears are large.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. 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 left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 7000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Jade (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, marred by chocolates. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Architect but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Fletcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Disease. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 12000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.