Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears bulky blue painted plate armor. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'9" and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Flaws: Addict, Racist, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he 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. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born in a small plains village. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shoemaker who has hired him part-time. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Animal Trainer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Has a crush, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).