Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her crest, while still mostly copper, has prominent grey streaks. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. During her travels, Hethress and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Hethress discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Hethress fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears professional attire. Her crest, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She has red eyes and a green hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Hethress hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Hethress alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

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

Possessions: 600 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He carries with him a set of flails on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His crest is bronze and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Tarhun is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His first spouse was a Interpreter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 11000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears white trousers with black and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Insane, Secretive, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). White opal (400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She usually wears her pastel robe and has her longbow always slung over her shoulder. She carries a battered shield and tarnished longbow as well. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are a pleasant yellow.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 pp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Painter. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and she wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Coral (130 gp). Sard (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.