Description: 3'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a red coat with yellow slacks. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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 a small island village. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. Malachite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a brown vest and prefers white and red shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She carries with her a set of longbows on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. Her hair is short and white. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. The war was a terrible time for her, and Vicky does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vicky fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 900 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Marbas was born with his mother's beautiful face. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Eye agate (4 gp).

Description: Standing 4'3", this woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has wavy silver hair. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a Shepherd first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. 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's also a talented Masseuse, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'5" and is dressed in an above average manner. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His brass crest is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Norkruuth embodies much of what other species detest in the Dragonborns. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 15000 sp. Citrine (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Red spinel (130 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a brown coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. He has moderate length orange fur. This yellow eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive, Mundane. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Locksmith, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Thomas was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).