Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is short and white. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Mardnab was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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. Mardnab fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2100 sp. Fire opal (700 gp). Iolite (40 gp). White opal (700 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a fancy tan dress, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 28000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her white hair is well kept. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A freak accident while working with her Interpreter mother left her crippled. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her brass crest is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are likewise red.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Daar was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp. Hematite (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 sp. Azurite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Orianna lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She worked as a nervous Architect and found it very stressful. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Marshal they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Architect, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to be a marshal again

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 90 gp. Peridot (70 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'0" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Tervaround was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Tervaround alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 17000 sp. 1 Everburning torch. 2 Smokesticks. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. 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 considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: The child of a Sage, who enjoyed hunting, Tethren was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 13000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp).