Description: She is a husky woman, who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail. She wears her dark red hair up. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her white eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. 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: To prove her worth to the world.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 5. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 pp.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is black and very short. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. At a young age her father died while driving off some illithids. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in scimitar use. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. He has a hunchback. He wears his chestnut hair down. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Amber (130 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rose (30 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears dull black sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. He keeps his white crest in a pixie cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a mercenary and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 9000 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She became a Jeweler soon after.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His yellow fur is lengthy. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 700 pp.