Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears baggy brown pantaloons and a violet scarf, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 600 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears black trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His black hair is still thick. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Sammal lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His red crest is smooth and relatively long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Quarethon was born with his father's beautiful face. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sard (80 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Amber (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 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.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears baggy green pantaloons and a black scarf. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He takes great joy in being the best Armorer in town.

History: Ombul was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 pp. Carnelian (30 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Coral (140 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mayor.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Kristryd was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 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 (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.