Description: 4'9" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

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 has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Fletcher. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Caramip was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She is physically well-built. She wears her beige fur up. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Silent was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp. Sard (30 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available he will default to his ceremonial dagger. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in the east. After coming to the age of reason, Megged took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 sp. Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise white.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Jet (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

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. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 50 gp.