Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and is pretty ugly. She has slicked back brown hair. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is typically in her Beggar uniform. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the left. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Eloise was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Beggar work with an outfit from a few towns over. Beggar work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and revenge

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is chestnut and curly. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kody grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He worked as a nervous Fortune-teller and found it very stressful. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 sp.