Description: 3'4" and muscular, this southern man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are violet and catlike.

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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He worked as a nervous Miller and found it very stressful. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Miller responsibilities is difficult; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman wears a green shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her left hand. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Wizard school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. 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: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2600 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a blue coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

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. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Merchant but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Ridaro was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (80 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears bulky green painted plate armor, and is pretty ugly. Her brown hair is braided into rings. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Uzza was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 11000 sp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Jade (150 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears a mask on his face.

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 obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he wants revenge against drow

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: She wears long strands of amethyst and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her tied-back hair is blonde. She is baby faced.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: Many giants want her driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Malachite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.