Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'2" and has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her hair is silver and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. A true patriot, Ahlyssa would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ahlyssa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. After a long history of fighting, Ahlyssa and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 700 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Red spinel (90 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a brown vest and prefers white and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 20000 cp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has moderate length auburn hair. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Scribe and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Onyx (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Eva enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bowyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bowyer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is content

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.