Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

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

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears skinny pants and wears a grey and yellow robe with the hood down. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Yvonne was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 30 pp. White opal (800 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Manfred is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Justice, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Obsidian (6 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Hematite (6 gp).