Description: An older man who wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a warhammer on his belt, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a white armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. Her hair is black and curly. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Silgre was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1100 pp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. A true patriot, Cockaby would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Cockaby was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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 mountains due to the painful memories there. Cockaby took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up dagger and armor he uses now. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Cockaby was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). White opal (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a spear on her belt. She is physically well-built. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. 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 Beggar. She became a Beggar soon after.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Black pearl (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: She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available she will default to her sickle. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is baby faced.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Millicent 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. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp).

Description: She wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available she will default to her monstrous two handed axe. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 36. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying south to reunite her family. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 pp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rose (60 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'10" and muscular, this southern man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair is lengthy. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Bolg was born with his father's beautiful face. When Bolg reached his early adolescence his Half-Orc father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Family, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.