Description: This woman stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 months of barely getting by, Oriel managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a black tunic with white highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes, and is pretty ugly. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Through the years after Avelina was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Avelina's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears an entirely brown suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is blonde and curly. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. He carries a battered whip and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shepherd and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.