Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is an epitome of beauty. Her tied-back hair is golden. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is content

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born to a Bellfounder, her mother struggled to pay the bills. 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. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp).

Description: 6'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with blue slacks. Her crest is white, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was born several months after her father 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. Now she works as a painting tutor during her time off.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears baggy grey pantaloons and a tan scarf. She has wavy auburn hair. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a green tunic with grey highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes, she is not a threatening figure. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shax fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). White opal (900 gp).

Description: 5'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a brown broad hat and brown clothes. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her yellow eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Cloud abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Pink diamond (4000 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Rose (20 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Jet (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He refers to his adoptive father 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: Mindartis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.