Description: Standing 5'5", this woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting illithids, the young Rosalind began to lead the lost caravan. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: 6'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born in the south to a Mayor, Richard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Richard was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Richard decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears skinny pants and wears a red and black robe with the hood down. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Aggressive tone

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

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, William's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: William was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His first spouse was a Performer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. Black star sapphire (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.