Description: 2'9" and muscular, this southern woman sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are gray.

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 is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Portia hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Through the years after Portia was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Portia's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Portia and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has wavy brown hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She wears skinny pants and wears a brown and tan robe with the hood down. She has a hunchback. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dragonborn culture. Geva enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dragonborn people.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in an above average manner and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is black and curly. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has worked as a Locksmith like her father before her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Oren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Breastplate.