Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a violet coat. Her white hair is long and unkept. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Jacoba lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents were killed by illithids in a raid when she was still a young child. The illithids captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Performer they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Scribe, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. She is portly but not overly obese. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Expand her business; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. He wears a colorful flower in his gray fur. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Elegant speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

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. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large green jacket, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. His crest is bronze and very short. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 pp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a white coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He wears his blonde hair up. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Painter. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 4'8". She wears a simple pastel robe with green stripes complete with hood, and her gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. She wears her red fur up. Her eyes are a pleasant yellow.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Knight business.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Knight for the past few years.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Jet (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Jade (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a grey costume with the symbols of death on his torso, and he perpetually has his hammer ready. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 8000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp).