Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has brown eyes and a white hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. After coming to the age of reason, Jacoba took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Butcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Butcher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is pastel, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Maynild was born with her father's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Azurite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.