Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She carries a battered whip and tarnished axe as well. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Gunnloda lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Gunnloda never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, In love. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is braided into rings. This silver eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Tailor profession.

History: He was born into a rich family. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and expand his business

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Guard. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Stylist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1200 pp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Jade (140 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and she perpetually has her bastard sword ready. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Nora hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nora fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Jacinth (8000 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). White opal (700 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Amber (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Rose (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Sard (60 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His copper crest has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Heskan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her black crest is braided into rings. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Pyxrin was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She became a Soapmaker soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a junk dealer again

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp).