Description: A moderately attractive woman, she typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

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. Verna 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: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has silver hair. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Apothecary business.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 pp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears just a white suit. She has shaved her head bald. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dragonborn culture. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Red spinel (70 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 wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. She has a dull look in her white eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 12000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Miller profession.

History: Born in the north to a Spy, Murgen learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. While she appears to be a normal Half-Orc, 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 has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and balancing her hectic life and new spy responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. She is portly but not overly obese. Her fur is beige and curly. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a sai on his belt. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gifted student he started as a Sage, but he got bored and became a Ruler. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).