Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Avice is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Rock crystal (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ombul is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with black slacks. His crest is white and very short. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Baradad's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gifted student he started as a Engraver, but he got bored and became a Knight. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has violet eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Through the years after Bertram was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Bertram's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He's also a talented Shoemaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).