Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a brown costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. The war was a terrible time for her, and Barbena does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Barbena was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She married young, but lost her spouse to gnolls. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Malachite (12 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rose (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior and is in decent physical shape. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Cora was born on a far southern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Dilettante. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jacinth (2000 gp). Sard (30 gp). Coral (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rose (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Sard (30 gp). Coral (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Jet (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has shaved her head bald. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Flaws: Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Rose (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His hair is white and very short. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Beggar. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has hazel eyes and a white hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears baggy grey pantaloons and a brown scarf. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. A true patriot, Juliana would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her first spouse was a Spy, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a simple green robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are likewise black. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Semyaza was born with her father's beautiful face. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1200 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.