Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her auburn hair is well kept. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. After a long history of fighting, Ermina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 cp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. At a young age her mother died while driving off some brigands. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in whip use. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 60 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She keeps her long silver crest kept up in a rat tail. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a Painter first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. 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: Sabotage a competitor; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'4". She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Keyleth was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Keyleth's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Keyleth and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Expert school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is greedy; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Just what you see.