Description: She is a husky woman, who wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has wavy silver hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nikki studied abroad. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Bella's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born to a Stableman, her father struggled to pay the bills. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 sp. Azurite (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).

Description: He sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His silver hair is long and unkept. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Aldous is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (90 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Jarana never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She is content; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available he will default to his trident. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his blue hair up. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 300 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a grey tunic with green highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

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. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the north to a Spy, Audhild learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Audhild took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sai and armor she uses now. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 cp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his white crest up. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Ghesh enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the south were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp.