Description: Standing 6'1", this woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull blue iron scale mail. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Neega is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Neega lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is black and curly. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new armorer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 17000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rose (80 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black hair is braided into rings. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: The child of a Crown-heir, who enjoyed hunting, Adrik was taken on many hunting expeditions. Adrik liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Sard (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Rose (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. She wears her auburn hair up. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Tawna is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born in the south. One day when Tawna was young, her mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly her mother dropped to the ground dead. Her mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Tawna was heart-stricken from the event, and her father started working long hours to provde for them. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying west to reunite her family. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears baggy tan pantaloons and a violet scarf, he is not a threatening figure. His tied-back hair is auburn. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Anverth was born with his father's beautiful face. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He tends to his Locksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tourmaline (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Coral (140 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Amber (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Amber (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.