Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'5" when asserting herself. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. 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: To be a Slave Trader again; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available she will default to her greatsword. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker black hat.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spy work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spy work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Spy like her mother before her.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 29000 cp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Silaqui was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. 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 is greedy; and to protect her home

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 210 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.