Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has dyed her greying blue hair a little too much giving a sharp blue color. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Ishte wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Ishte was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Sculptor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Mason

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

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Nature, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Antagonistic. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the left. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Meriele was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Meriele's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1300 sp.