Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Terse, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'8". He is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, grey shirt, and tan tie. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is brown and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time, and is pretty ugly. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Elysande is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Unemployed hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp.