Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in the east to a Banker, Abalaba learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Banker for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 11000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 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 large blue jacket. Her golden hair is still thick. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her small blue hat.

Personality: Lilli is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Lilli was born on a far western island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Laborer. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Blue quartz (11 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: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She keeps her long bronze crest kept up in a rat tail. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 11000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp).

Description: This man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. He wears his silver hair up. He has brown eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady copper eyes.

Personality: Cloud speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her hair is black and very short. Her black eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying west to reunite her family. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Malachite (7 gp). White pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.