Description: An older woman who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), she is not a threatening figure. She has styled her red crest well, parting it to the left. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her broad green hat.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lance grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is cut close to her head. 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 hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. 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: She comes from a rich western family. She was taken from her home at a very young age. 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: She wants revenge against dire rats.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears skinny pants and wears a green and black robe with the hood down. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Pijjirik was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pijjirik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Coral (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.