Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her mace with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished mace as well. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her small brown hat.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Valida was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Valida fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Amber (100 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'4". She dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and her gloved hand is found clutching a warhammer. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When Meriele reached her early adolescence her Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to protect her home

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Sard (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jade (140 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Coral (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man has the majority of his body covered in plate, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His gold crest, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Fisher. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

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

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears professional attire. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her bow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Prosperine was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Jet (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze, she is not a threatening figure. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Jet (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Sard (60 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Jade (120 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears long strands of emerald and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1300 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.