Description: An older woman who is dressed in earthy colors with a black and violet handkerchief worn on her left side, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her blonde hair down. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Shautha speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Shautha lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He is a Doppelganger in disguise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2100 sp. Jet (100 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'9" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her orange fur is knotted and matted. She is baby faced.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Fletcher profession.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She worked as a nervous Butcher and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Butcher for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red garnet (80 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available he will default to his shortbow. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Gunter was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barrister. He's also a talented Painter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.