Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has auburn hair. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her broad red hat.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. The war was a terrible time for her, and Nikki does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Nikki was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Warlock, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Warlock in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her falchion with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Born in the north to a Sage, Egelina learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Sage job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 120 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is dark red and curly. His black eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: 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; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 120 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp).