Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'2" when asserting herself. She has no crest. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled mother and took her mother's old job. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: She wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has gray eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Amber (120 gp).

Description: She wears bulky white painted plate armor. She carries with her a set of warhammers, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ekk's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ekk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ekk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses like a well dressed Weaver does. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. A gifted student he started as a Carpenter, but he got bored and became a Weaver. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is greedy; and expand his business

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 240 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has moderate length auburn hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she very much looks the part of a Herbalist. Her yellow fur is heavily combed to the left. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shadow 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 struck the Herbalist job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 30000 cp. Rose (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

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 is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Vapula and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp.