Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Syllin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He has black hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'10" when asserting herself. Her auburn hair is lengthy. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a Jeweler first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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 was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. Recently the stress of being a Jeweler has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 30 pp. Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.