Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. 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, Verna is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Gifted from a young age, Verna studied abroad. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She struck the Adventurer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He has no fur. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has shaved her head bald. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born in the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Neega fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants; and many giants want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears long strands of topaz and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is a Fortune-teller first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Lucan lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Locksmith, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has worked as a Fortune-teller like his father before him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 9000 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Citrine (20 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Sard (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Jade (60 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. At some point she was captured by drow and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. 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 is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jet (90 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp).