Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She worked as a nervous Bookbinder and found it very stressful. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Sard (30 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Sard (30 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Jade (70 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Gerald was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Gerald's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Gerald and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Star ruby (700 gp). Eye agate (11 gp).

Description: She wears a simple green robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. She is physically well-built. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She tends to her Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. The war was a terrible time for him, and Erky does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Barkeep arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery, and carries shields. Her hair is white and very short. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. 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, Hatae is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Hatae 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. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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. Hatae fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (60 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.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs and is in decent physical shape. She sports red long hair. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Herbalist born in the past three hundred years. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She tends to her Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, white shirt, and black tie. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Mara speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She takes great joy in being the best Beggar in town.

History: She was born in a small island village. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 pp. Eye agate (12 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.