Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Mary is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Mary alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Guard and was forced into it by her family; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 370 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a simple black robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. He wears his purple hair up. He is baby faced.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A freak accident while working with his Fletcher father left him crippled. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. She carries with her a set of kukris, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black hair is cut short. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Orla's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. 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 to a Beggar, her father struggled to pay the bills. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Banker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 130 pp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).