Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Mardred hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. 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: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting illithids, the young Mardred began to lead the lost caravan. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Mardred was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He keeps his bronze crest in a pixie cut. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Athletic, Joker, Artistic. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her chestnut hair is cut short. She wears an eyepatch.

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. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Tailor arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a fancy tan dress. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and halfling compassion

Flaws: Racist, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available she will default to her quarterstaff. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp).