Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 pp. Coral (130 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Aelar embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aelar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears baggy red pantaloons and a white scarf, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has slicked back black hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this eastern woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Malquis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Malquis liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. Sard (70 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.