Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aura grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aura. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Seamstress they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Healer, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Crown-heir but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After months of barely getting by, Rael 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: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her crest is short and brass. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Megren was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2400 sp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears baggy grey pantaloons and a violet scarf, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His red hair is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Bonds: In love, Enemies, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 sp. Eye agate (7 gp).