Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has shaved her head bald. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears baggy tan pantaloons and a brown scarf. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shield, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He uses divination through singing.

History: William hails from a village terrorized by drow. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Sard (20 gp). Coral (150 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp).

Description: This man wears long strands of jet and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His black hair is singed and shortened. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A freak accident while working with his Baker mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is long and black with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the east. A gifted student he started as a Carter, but he got bored and became a Body Guard. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Golden pearl (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Rose (20 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp).