Description: She wears dull black sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. She is physically well-built. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 Semyaza began to lead the lost caravan. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 700 pp. Moonstone (30 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. She carries a battered trident and tarnished shield as well. Her hair is short and black. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Drusilia was born on a far western desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Miller. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2200 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a black coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. She wears her silver hair down. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Bilga alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Bilga was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She tends to wear a large white jacket. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her first spouse was a Scribe, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Sard (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He is typically in his Actor uniform. He has a hunchback. He has no hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Merihim enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the south to a Actor, Merihim learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Soapmaker, but he got bored and became a Actor. He's also a talented Soapmaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is lengthy. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mercenary for hire.

Motivation: To be a Assassin again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 12000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp).