Description: She is in excellent shape and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has dyed her greying dark red hair a little too much giving a sharp dark red color. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her childhood dream was to be a Performer, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Roofer.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars. She wears her golden hair up. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Anastrianna hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, black shirt, and brown tie, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'1" when asserting herself. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ilanis grew up listening to her father's many stories. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. 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: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Tailor. She tends to her Tailor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 cp.