Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with violet slacks. She wears her brown hair down. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Nedda and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 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.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears red trousers with tan and yellow striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Body Guard. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 pp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Red garnet (100 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.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. She sports a flattop hair cut. 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 melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She is a Hag in disguise. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a green collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He keeps his silver crest in a flapper bob. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Maagog was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Amber (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (1200 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.

Description: Standing 6'0", this man prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. His hair is black and very short. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Paymon abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Performer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Performer; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Sard (50 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. A true patriot, Adelaide would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Adelaide was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Barber for hire.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Sard (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'11" and wears professional attire. Her black hair is cut short. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Mara was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Performer. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Performer; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.