Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is dressed in earthy colors with a red and tan handkerchief worn on her left side. Her white hair is wavy and long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. 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 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: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she is greedy

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Standing 6'2", this woman wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. Her silver crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the east. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dragonborn conditions. Being a Spy kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 pp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: A 4'10" southern woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: The child of a Jeweler, who enjoyed hunting, Marigold was taken on many hunting expeditions. Through the years after Marigold was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Marigold's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Marigold fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.