Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has gray eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. 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 now owns her own business.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he usually wears his grey robe and has his bastard sword always slung over his shoulder. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Balimaar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She wears a white costume with the symbols of magic on her torso, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'9" when asserting herself. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has shaved his head bald. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in the north. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Superior lock. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This light-skinned male typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and wants to open a new tavern

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Eberdeb grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, marred by sweets. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 20 pp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Iolite (50 gp).