Description: An older woman who wears a green tunic with violet highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes, she is not a threatening figure. Her rusty crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. Amethyst (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'7" when asserting herself. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady white eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anakis grew up listening to her father's many stories. Anakis 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. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 140 pp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with white slacks. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Rose (20 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her black eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Gadreel was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Enemies, Family, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.