Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has moderate length brown hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is long and red with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small blue clips. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Nordak was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and many drow want him driven away

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: This woman wears skinny pants and wears a violet and black robe with the hood down. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She is a Maurezhi in disguise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a junk dealer again

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Apothecary for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.