Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and revenge

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 pp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available she will default to her kukri. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. After a long history of fighting, Criella and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic, Mundane. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 pp. Jasper (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Jade (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has no hair. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Marigold was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Mason. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His purple hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise white.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Marbas was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has auburn hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her first spouse was a Adventurer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a longsword on her belt, and carries longswords. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 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.

Description: She prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it.

Flaws: Insane, Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp).