Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She sports a flattop hair cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. Jade (100 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Painter. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Painter job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a fancy grey suit. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Dilettante but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 4 Acid flasks. 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Chalcedony (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).