Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. A true patriot, Prosperine would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. Her blonde hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is a great chef.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with black slacks. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Verin grew up listening to her father's many stories. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the east were limited. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and many illithids want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and is pretty ugly. He wears his auburn hair down. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. 2 Holy water.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She usually wears her black robe and has her dagger always slung over her shoulder. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Cook

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. 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 was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Pikar was born the youngest of three triplets. Pikar was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Pikar decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 gp.