Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white hair is thinning but still full. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ishte grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ishte fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. White pearl (110 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Map Maker who has hired her part-time. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, he is not a threatening figure. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He uses divination through singing.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. His parents enrolled him in a Cleric school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He's also a talented Fortune-teller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 130 gp. Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Helen was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 330 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Half-Plate.