Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She wears her silver hair up. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She tends to her Engraver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. After coming to the age of reason, Willow took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 18000 gp. Red garnet (50 gp). Sard (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Amber (50 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rose (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Coral (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Rose (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her warhammer. She is physically well-built. With wild red hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 10000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Sard (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing a long, grey cloak. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Seamstress arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 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.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a dagger on his belt, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has no hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'5" when asserting herself. Her yellow fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are yellow.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She is a Hag in disguise. 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. After a long history of fighting, Serpent and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1900 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Sard (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has moderate length auburn hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nim will drive conversation. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp).