Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has wavy white hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is mildly Human supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 sp. Banded agate (4 gp).

Description: He wears bulky green painted plate armor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His rusty crest is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise white.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).