Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Mara hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In her youth she was a Guard, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mara fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she likes to wear black tank tops with brown skirt. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Megren abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 140 gp. Eye agate (6 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, In love, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 80 gp. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. She has yellow fur. She has copper eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 50 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her fur is red and very short. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Nature, In love. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 150 pp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is short and silver. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is purple, silky, and of moderate length. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Phelaia was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Phelaia decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Emotional, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs and is in decent physical shape. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length lavender fur. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her orange fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born in the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 320 gp.