Description: She stands about 3'2" and wears tattered old clothes. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. 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 believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 27000 gp. Golden pearl (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). White opal (400 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jade (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Jade (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are white.

Personality: He is a Locksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (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 (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Insane, Shy. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Citrine (50 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Spice Merchant. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is a great chef.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She carries with her a set of ceremonial daggers on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. She has moderate length black hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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. Arara fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Junk Dealer responsibilities is difficult; and to be a painter again

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears dark leathers with embroidery, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is brown and very short. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now owns her own business.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Jet (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Jet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 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 (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.