Description: This late middle aged woman wears dark leathers with embroidery and is in decent physical shape. With wild brown hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is a great chef.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Lavinia and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Ruler business.

History: Kellen was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He's also a talented Farmer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp).

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor, and carries morningstars. She has shaved her head bald. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict, Secretive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears bulky black painted plate armor, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her crest, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Gilkass was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 70 gp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This dark-skinned female is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her red hair is braided into rings. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Rich, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a tan shirt with thin black vertical stripes and green pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Arumawann was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 17000 cp. Coral (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp).