Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears black painted combat armor at almost all times, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has black hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Military, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. She has shaved her head bald. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She uses divination through singing.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. He is physically well-built. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 gp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Chain shirt.