Description: Standing 6'6", this woman wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her mace. Her crest is black and curly. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born into a rich family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Erdan took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up shortspear and armor he uses now. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Zircon (20 gp).

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She usually wears her white robe and has her warhammer always slung over her shoulder. She has auburn hair. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: The child of a Navigator, who enjoyed hunting, Lavinia was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shipwright. She has worked as a Shipwright like her father before her.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3200 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a black coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: Nija is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp).