Description: This younger middle-aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has moderate length brass crest. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She was born into a rich family. 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. White opal (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Malquis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. After months of barely getting by, Malquis managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and she desires power and/or immortality

Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 sp. Star ruby (800 gp). 1 Antitoxin. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She tends to wear a large tan jacket. Her red hair is lengthy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shoemaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shoemaker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Red spinel (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His silver crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Mehen is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, drow burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and revenge

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.