Description: This late middle aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition and is in decent physical shape. She has styled her black crest well, parting it to the right. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker green hat.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Stylist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is portly but not overly obese. She keeps her red fur in a flapper bob. She has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Trail embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. She is an amazing painter.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears yellow trousers with white and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears dull violet sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thamior grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He carries with him a set of pickaxes on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His scarlet crest is heavily combed to the left. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His childhood dream was to be a Bricklayer, but he was a colossal failure. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: This man wears bulky blue painted plate armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Sariel enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 210 gp.