Description: An older man who wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on his torso, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is cut short. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A freak accident while working with his Farmer father left him crippled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new bricklayer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, grey shirt, and tan tie. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Menny was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She stands about 5'0" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her black fur down. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a violet costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Lia hails from a village terrorized by giants. Her parents were killed by giants in a raid when she was still a young child. The giants captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This woman wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a grey scarf. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the east to a Mason, Elysande learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To be a Dyer again.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 130 gp.