Description: An older woman who wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered black stockings, she is not a threatening figure. With wild brown hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Stylist but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She worked as a nervous Stylist and found it very stressful. She has worked as a Stylist like her father before her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses like a well dressed Interpreter does, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. This silver eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A true patriot, Vassago would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the north. When Vassago reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He struck the Interpreter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Job, In love, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair is singed and shortened. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Apothecary but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is baby faced.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Quillathe lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sailor and was forced into it by her family; and she is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is portly but not overly obese. He has styled his blue hair well, parting it to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He wears his blonde hair down. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His first spouse was a Jeweler, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and revenge

Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Black opal (1300 gp).