Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is golden and very short. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Nikki speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Nikki was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A freak accident while working with her Sailor mother left her crippled. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is long and red with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small tan clips. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her parents enrolled her in a Paladin school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and doesn't want to be a slave trader and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but she was a colossal failure. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1600 sp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: She wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. She is physically well-built. With wild silver hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. Through the years after Quilla was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Quilla's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 20 pp. Peridot (80 gp).