Description: A middle-aged woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. She wears a mask on her face.

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 disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Griselda was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His tied-back hair is auburn. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Galinndan embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Galinndan hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Through the years after Galinndan was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Galinndan's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Galinndan was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Revenge; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Jade (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Coral (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). White opal (800 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). White opal (900 gp). Sard (20 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing a long, grey cloak. She has wavy silver hair. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She sports a flattop hair cut. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She worked as a nervous Tanner and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Tanner for hire.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He takes great joy in being the best Layabout in town.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1900 pp. White opal (500 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Jade (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. She has golden hair. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. 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: Griselda was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black opal (800 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.