Description: She stands about 5'2" and is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Althaea hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and regain custody of her son

Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Amber (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. With bright auburn hair. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. 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: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and half-orc compassion

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat. She sports black long hair. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Painter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). White opal (700 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Sard (30 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 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: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. His beige fur is thinning but still full. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Courier. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Millicent never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his broad grey hat.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has white crest. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. After coming to the age of reason, Perra took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 900 pp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.