Description: An older woman who usually wears her tan robe and has her scythe always slung over her shoulder, she is not a threatening figure. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants revenge against illithids

Bonds: Religious, Rich, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jade (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Zircon (40 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her yellow fur is braided into rings. She has copper eyes and a brown hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Beast is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Gifted from a young age, Beast studied abroad. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1200 pp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Military, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. When Griselda reached her early adolescence her Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Slave Trader. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dragonborn culture. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He bought a kukri and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Slave Trader responsibilities is difficult; and dragonborn compassion

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, pastel shirt, and green tie. She has wavy auburn hair. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Helen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black opal (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Jade (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Sard (60 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears silk and lounges about seductively. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Roondar wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Malachite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.