Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, white shirt, and tan tie. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, In love. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears a colorful flower in his dark red hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the west to a Merchant, Nicor learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 120 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 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: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'4". He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., and his gloved hand is found clutching a lance. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Altho was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: Standing 3'8", this man is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Umpen hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears professional attire. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Naivara was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Alchemist’s fire. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her scarlet crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Sard (20 gp).