Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has no hair. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Matilda hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Matilda was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Military, In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear flannel, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His silver hair is lengthy. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His hair is short and brown. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His childhood dream was to be a Soapmaker, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Guard.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to be a soapmaker again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears just a white suit. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Grumbar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a pastel vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her pastel boots flare out at the collars, and is pretty ugly. Her lavender fur is matted, messy, and big. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines copper.

Personality: She is a Cartwright first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has taken up work as a Cartwright and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp).

Description: This woman wears a fancy blue dress. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Antinua was born with her mother's beautiful face. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is her passion; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her brass crest is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her tied-back hair is white. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 5000 cp. Moss agate (6 gp).