Description: A middle-aged woman, she dresses like a well dressed Merchant does, and is pretty ugly. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He carries with him a set of hammers, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are blue.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Druuk was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 380 gp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears long strands of topaz and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. At a young age her mother died while driving off some illithids. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in longbow use. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His yellow fur is lengthy. His copper eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When Lone reached his early adolescence his Tabaxi father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His head has been shaved. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. He has amber eyes and a grey hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the west. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Family, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Golden pearl (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is typically in her Masseuse uniform. She has no hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She's also a talented Sellsword, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. Sard (40 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: She was born in the south. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fletcher and was forced into it by her family; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 120 gp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp).