Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arara fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp).

Description: He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down. His crest is red and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available he will default to his hammer. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is black and very short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jet (110 gp). White opal (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'5" and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a very tight haircut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After months of barely getting by, Gerbo managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 gp.