Description: An older woman who wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on her torso, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is short and blue. She has gleaming, smiling black eyes.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Bryseis hails from a village terrorized by illithids. 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 north. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a blue tunic with yellow highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. She is an epitome of beauty. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Adventurer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born into a rich family. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 10 pp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her silver unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, brown shirt, and blue tie. She has a hunchback. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. She has green eyes.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 20 gp.