Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. She has done her best to style her brown fur to look like a famous performer. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Gale hails from a village terrorized by drow. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 17000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears a fancy green dress. Her crest is black, silky, and of moderate length. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 9. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Kadana enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Kadana was born the youngest of three triplets. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a longbow on his belt. He is an epitome of beauty. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Jade (120 gp). White opal (400 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'9" and wears a yellow costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Lamlis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Banded agate (6 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a simple tan robe with white stripes complete with hood. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Adrie abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. He has blue eyes and a tan hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He takes great joy in being the best Courier in town.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: To be a Brewer again.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is chestnut and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).