Description: She prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. She carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Althaea fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1200 pp. Citrine (60 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing, marred by chocolates. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Semyaza has worked very hard to control her curse. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Semyaza fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Coral (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears suspenders and red workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. Her chestnut hair is well kept. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She uses divination through singing.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star ruby (400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Jet (100 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has taken up work as a Doctor and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and many gnolls want her driven away

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has moderate length yellow fur. Her yellow unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Fragrant was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a glassblower again

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp).