Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and brown handkerchief worn on her left side, marred by teas. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. After a long history of fighting, Ulla and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has violet eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Bilbron never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. After months of barely getting by, Theodoric managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jade (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'8". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is braided into rings. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 120000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate, and is pretty ugly. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has a crush on the local baker

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 pp. Amethyst (60 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are a pleasant white.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She tends to her Layabout job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to be a bowyer again

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Bather. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Valorean was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bather and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1800 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.