Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears bulky black painted plate armor. Her blue hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Makaria alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This late middle aged man wears white trousers with blue and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts and is in decent physical shape. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Marshal. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has achieved small success as a Marshal.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many drow want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 34000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 gp. Black opal (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'4" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Ploughman born in the past three hundred years. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His childhood dream was to be a Bookbinder, but he was a colossal failure. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.