Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She got into the Merchant business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Merchant. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 8000 sp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a grey collared shirt and blue skirt. She accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. Ella is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker green hat.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Mortician who has hired her part-time. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Ishte hails from a village terrorized by giants. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears long strands of sapphire and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His silver hair is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To be a Miller again.

Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1600 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her tied-back hair is white. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Slave Trader, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave, Military, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red spinel (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rose (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Sard (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a blue shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Antinua wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She works hard and plays hard.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Antinua alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's in love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.