Description: This woman stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She tends to wear a large tan jacket. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Avelina hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears bulky violet painted plate armor. She sports red long hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Elysande is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Elysande was born on a far western desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Glassblower. She tends to her Glassblower job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. Moss agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a black feathered hat and black clothes. His hair is red and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: Adelard was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barber and was forced into it by his family; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Jade (40 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: He was born in the south. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to protect his home

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Guardian, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: pre-pubescent

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