Description: A plain young-adult woman, she has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Cora never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new performer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker. Bonds: Nature, In love, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp).

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'5" when asserting himself. His gray fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gale studied abroad. His first spouse was a Sculptor, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is red and curly. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Latbag was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island 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 island due to the painful memories there. Latbag took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sickle and armor he uses now. He bought a sickle and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 500 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (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 (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Zook hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Zook abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Zook was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Coral (110 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Jet (110 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times, marred by chocolates. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. 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: Gifted from a young age, Bendoo studied abroad. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting illithids, the young Bendoo began to lead the lost caravan. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Revenge; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 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). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Prâk is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Prâk was born the youngest of three triplets. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bounty Hunter.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 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.