Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a hunchback. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp).

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is brown and curly. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aline was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sculptor. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is content

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Slave. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is brown and curly. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Peridot (50 gp).