Description: This late middle aged woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it and is in decent physical shape. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the east to a Carter, Theirastra learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Theirastra 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's also a talented Fletcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Symma is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Symma hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp. Coral (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rose (30 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Merihim was born with his father's beautiful face. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Merihim was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 10000 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Dworic lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Coral (70 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Deep green spinel (70 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.

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ur-Edin grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Ilga is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ilga studied abroad. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black opal (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1200 pp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Rose (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Rose (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.