Description: An older woman who is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats, she is not a threatening figure. Her red hair is still thick. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Bella was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Interpreter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Interpreter and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is typically in her Map Maker uniform. She sports red long hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She's also a talented Shipwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

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

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She wears her blonde hair down. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Bella hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Bella hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying north to reunite her family. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and yellow tie. Her brown fur is smooth and relatively long. Her yellow eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Emerald was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Family, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 160 gp.