Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a fancy brown dress. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Emmeline grew up listening to her father's many stories. A freak accident while working with her Cartwright father left her crippled. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Philantrophist, Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1900 pp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her black hair is braided into rings. She has white eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

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. Being born in the east, 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 east 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. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Gardener they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Guard, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: White pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Jet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears a violet broad hat and violet clothes, marred by teas. She has a very tight haircut. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Amber (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears professional attire. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 75. 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. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has done her best to style her black fur to look like a famous performer. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Spear alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2500 pp. Hematite (16 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Coral (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a black feathered hat and black clothes. His hair is short and brown. His half smiles and white eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting illithids, the young Merihim began to lead the lost caravan. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Merihim was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.