Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Ruler. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ermina isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Ermina was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Human Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: She wears a brown collared shirt and blue skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She carries with her a set of tridents on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She worked as a nervous Butcher and found it very stressful. She's also a talented Mercenary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is short and silver. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 35000 sp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: This western woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has no hair. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Makaria was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: Standing 5'7", this man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his black fur down. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is content

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (30 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.