Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shaena will drive conversation. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her mother's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered drow who tried to eat her hand. 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: Someone believes her a fraud; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Jasper (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Jade (130 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Jasper (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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her brass crest is heavily combed to the left. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: She was born in the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Pogranix's homeland. Pogranix decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. 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: A deep hatred of drow; and to protect her home

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ridaro grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). White pearl (40 gp).

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and she perpetually has her warhammer ready. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born into a rich family. Ownka abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ownka fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Jade (140 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: She wears an entirely black suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She carries with her a set of scythes on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her brass crest is lengthy. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pogranix studied abroad. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Spice Merchant job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Star rose quartz (50 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: This southern woman wears a worn and beaten armor. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has a very tight haircut. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Dariff was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Courier for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: A 5'2" western man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat. His tied-back hair is chestnut. He has green eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.