Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'3" and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. Her black hair is long and unkept. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Nalaed is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Nalaed lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Gardener they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Beggar, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice, Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, green shirt, and tan tie. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'3" and wears brown trousers with blue and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Veit will drive conversation. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Veit was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Engraver. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with red slacks. Her hair is red and curly. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the west to a Miller, Elama learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2100 sp.