Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her brown hair is still thick. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Shamil 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: She is greedy; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has a very tight haircut. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is mildly Halfling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and half-orc compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 9000 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born in the north to a Dyer, Susannah learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Through the years after Susannah was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Susannah's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dyer.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Jade (110 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Pennie's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Pennie 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 Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Amber (70 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Jet (70 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her blonde hair is still thick. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She worked as a nervous Merchant and found it very stressful. She's also a talented Cook, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Merchant and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'3" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her blonde hair is lengthy. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Virra will drive conversation. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has achieved small success as a Glassblower.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1500 pp. Sard (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). White opal (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Amber (150 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing, and carries kukris. Her brass crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 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.