Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears dark leathers with embroidery, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her white hair is still thick. Her white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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 money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries with him a set of falchions on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His red hair is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tarak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Logical, Entrepeneur. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born in the north. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Arha has worked very hard to control her curse. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 27000 cp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is a Doctor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He got into the Doctor business at a young age. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp).