Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a very tight haircut. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pearl grew up listening to her mother's many stories. 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 betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears long strands of topaz and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She carries with her a set of swords on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 280 gp. Amethyst (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is renowned for her bright pastel dresses and hats, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has gray fur. Her eyes are yellow and beady.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tabaxis.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His black hair is cut short. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her black hair is lengthy. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When Therlin reached her early adolescence her Dwarf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1300 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).