Description: This late middle aged woman wears an entirely grey suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair is cut short. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Katherine is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Black opal (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is long and unkept. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Robert hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Blacksmith they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Map Maker, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. White pearl (160 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a tan vest and prefers brown and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His black hair is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a simple white robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp).