Description: An older woman who wears black painted combat armor at almost all times, she is not a threatening figure. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ishte was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Ishte was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Ishte's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Frederick enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His childhood dream was to be a Hunter, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Bounty Hunter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Greedy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, black shirt, and green tie. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ekk does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ekk was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amber (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Sard (50 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her red hair is singed and shortened. She has a dull look in her silver eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her white hair is wavy and long. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She hates Gnomes with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Yebe studied abroad. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 10000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).