Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her copper crest is singed and shortened. She is baby faced.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 cp. Silver pearl (50 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 cp. Hematite (13 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears dull violet sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small violet hat.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Frederick lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 50 gp. Banded agate (14 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Barber like her mother before her.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 20 gp.