Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has white crest. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'5". He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Butcher, and his gloved hand is found clutching a longbow. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A true patriot, Alberich would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gifted student he started as a Banker, but he got bored and became a Butcher. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her violet robe. Her brown fur is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Jet (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 6'1" northern woman, she wears baggy black pantaloons and a violet scarf. Her white crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'2", this woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Sard (30 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Coral (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears skinny pants and wears a blue and grey robe with the hood down and is in decent physical shape. Her red hair is well kept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is short and silver. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Engraver. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Jet (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Jet (60 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).