Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has shaved her head bald. She has amber eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born in a small forest village. 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 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: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a green costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His white crest is unkempt and raggedy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Bidreked was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 10000 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is golden and very short. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Efferil speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He bought a dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red garnet (80 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Jade (80 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'2" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has wavy auburn hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Morana fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a longsword, but if one is not available she will default to her crossbow. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Sard (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). White pearl (90 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a large pastel jacket. She carries with her a set of falchions on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. She has black fur. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Skirt hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While she appears to be a normal Tabaxi, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Insane. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 pp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Mara 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: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.