Description: She tends to wear a large white jacket, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'10" when asserting herself. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. 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. Murook fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Mortician father left her crippled. 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. Bilga fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a worn and beaten armor. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Myria was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Myria and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and she is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She wears her red hair down. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. A true patriot, Emmeline would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Emmeline 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. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 2'10" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A gifted student she started as a Fisher, but she got bored and became a Architect. She has achieved small success as a Architect.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She wears a tan feathered hat and tan clothes. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. The war was a terrible time for her, and Panana does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 sp. Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears baggy tan pantaloons and a black scarf. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Assassin. He has achieved small success as a Assassin.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: This woman has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her right hand. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A 3'9" northern woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Greedy, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.