Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, John's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. At some point he was captured by drow and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Red spinel (130 gp).

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her hand crossbow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Passionate, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available she will default to her quarterstaff. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Millicent speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).