Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Liftrasa will drive conversation. 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: Liftrasa 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. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. Her black hair is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Mary 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. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He uses divination through singing.

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. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Coral (150 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Peridot (70 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears bulky red painted plate armor. She has slicked back black hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student she started as a Butcher, but she got bored and became a Ruler. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 pp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. Her black hair is long and unkept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Scribe.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull blue iron scale mail. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her auburn hair is well kept. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Nora was raised in a hard working conservative environment. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. After a long history of fighting, Nora and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to be a detective again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, In love, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Jet (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp).