Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a simple tan robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. She has wavy auburn hair. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She got into the Barkeep business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

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

Possessions: 1300 pp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Jet (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp).

Description: 4'0" and muscular, this southern man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Amber (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'6", this woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Nissa alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Nissa was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a tan shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and tan pants. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears her golden hair up. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. A friendly and beautiful Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Soapmaker. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she tends to wear a large black jacket. Her brown hair is long and unkept. 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 is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 10000 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Coral (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Eye agate (5 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 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.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His hair is red and curly. He has a dull look in his white eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, In love, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 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 (90 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).