Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. To her fellows she 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: Xanaphia was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Xanaphia alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Many drow want her driven away.

Flaws: Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Balam alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Revenge; and he is content

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears brown trousers with green and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 16000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He struck the Doctor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and to be a shepherd again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Rose (60 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Jade (130 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jet (130 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is typically in his Courier uniform. He is an epitome of beauty. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Laucian is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Kasdeya's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Kasdeya was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Slave Trader, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.