Description: This slender woman stands about 4'2". She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is short and brown. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a Cartwright, her mother struggled to pay the bills. 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 drifted from career to career and currently works as a Actor.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 10000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp).

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her ears are large.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and red handkerchief worn on her left side. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in the north to a Interpreter, Bolhild learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To protect her home; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His lavender fur is long and unkept. He has a dull look in his yellow eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Traki was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Rose (60 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Malachite (10 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Zircon (60 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her white hair is cut short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Shanairla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Shanairla was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 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.