Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Valida was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 13000 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple violet robe with brown stripes complete with hood. She carries with her a set of shields on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Sariel is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her first spouse was a Butcher, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).

Description: This woman wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a shortspear on her belt. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 14000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 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 (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, pastel shirt, and grey tie. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lûgdash grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 9000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length black hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Bather arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.