Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she dresses like a well dressed Bricklayer does. She wears her black hair down. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Vanchu hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bricklayer for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Priest again.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 22000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 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 roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Quelenna was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She worked as a nervous Mortician and found it very stressful. After a long history of fighting, Quelenna and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mortician responsibilities is difficult; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 pp. Banded agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Painter. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Eberdeb studied abroad. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Sard (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, violet shirt, and blue tie. His long gray fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant copper.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Gardener but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is content

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, In love. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 11000 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear flannel, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Heian is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Heian was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Coral (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. He has white eyes and a black hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Rose (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.