Description: This woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. After a long history of fighting, Shax and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 900 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is brown and curly. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Osah was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To be a Farmer again; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: She stands about 6'6" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Coral (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). White opal (500 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'4" and muscular, this eastern man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.