Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her dark red hair is thinning but still full. Her silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Ronobe wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Ronobe took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to protect her home

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Amber (70 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Coral (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His brown hair is long and unkept. His eyes are brown.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Zûgor's homeland. Zûgor decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her white hair is heavily combed to the left. Her skin is flawless and her silver eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Beggar business.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Violet garnet (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her ceremonial dagger with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Moss agate (11 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has no hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Zagga hails from a village terrorized by orcs. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Servant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Servant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Body Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing a long, brown cloak. Her hair is short and chestnut. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.