Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is short and black. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Althaea enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Althaea was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Ranger, 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 Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a flattop crest cut. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. She has silver hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Trym alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears her chestnut hair down. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Vani enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. His clothes are grease stained in places. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 230 gp.