Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears dull violet sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sai, just in case. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born into a rich family. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 11000 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. He keeps his rusty crest in a pixie cut. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Assassin. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available she will default to her bow, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting illithids, the young Maegan began to lead the lost caravan. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Onyx (40 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His crest is short and blue. His red eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is content

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Star ruby (1500 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Detective arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 11000 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'9" and wears a white coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her black fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).