Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is black and curly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Shava was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: A 5'4" southern woman, she is dressed in an above average manner. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Herbalist. She tends to her Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is dressed in an above average manner. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Quick will drive conversation. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1100 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is auburn and very short. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her white hair is still thick. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Creega hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She tends to wear a large grey jacket. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Actor mother left her crippled. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Revenge; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Malachite (14 gp).