Description: This younger middle-aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Eva enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Eva was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Engraver for the past few years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her parents were killed by illithids in a raid when she was still a young child. The illithids captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Jane was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is red and curly. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

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. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease, Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears professional attire. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A true patriot, Griselda would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A freak accident while working with her Barber father left her crippled. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.