Description: This younger middle-aged woman has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is cut close to her head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Cumpen is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 cp. White pearl (130 gp).

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is long and silver with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Erevan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. His brown hair is still thick. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Efferil was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Soapmaker. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Soapmaker and was forced into it by his family; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She stands about 6'8" and wears a black costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black crest is knotted and matted. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Greedy, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern.