Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her first spouse was a Soapmaker, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She comes from a rich western family. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Ilanis took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up flail and armor she uses now. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1800 pp. Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spy profession.

History: Ivellios was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 south. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears dull white sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Verna lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 pp. Jade (110 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing a long, white cloak. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is mildly Halfling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Eran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miller.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to be a fortune-teller again

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). White opal (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Qemuel speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. His black hair is cut short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Burto was born the youngest of three triplets. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.