Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears long strands of jet and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. The war was a terrible time for her, and Herleva does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: Money/treasure; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 sp. Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a long, white cloak. With bright auburn hair. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of a Courier, who enjoyed hunting, Jasmine was taken on many hunting expeditions. Jasmine liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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: Wants to raise her children well; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His skin is also unnaturally pale. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Onyx (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a rapier on her belt. Her red fur is braided into rings. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Glassblower arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Harbek was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Hunter. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp).