Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Althaea grew up listening to her father's many stories. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. White pearl (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: She wears professional attire. Her yellow fur is knotted and matted. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Art was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1200 sp. A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: This woman prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair is wavy and long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His hair is long and golden with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has styled her cinnamon fur well, parting it to the left. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Jade enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Jade was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. 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. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jade fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Just what you see.