Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, marred by teas. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Sard (20 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Peridot (20 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: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it, marred by sweets. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. A true patriot, Az-Rans would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Az-Rans took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up longsword and armor he uses now. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Amber (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the right. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She got into the Bricklayer business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bricklayer. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job, Slave. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1500 pp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Nella lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother 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. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Family, Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 10000 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Amber (120 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear flannel. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was born in the east. Galiena was born on a far eastern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Map Maker. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 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 (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She uses divination through singing.

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. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: In love, Guardian, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.