Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. She has wavy red hair. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson blue hat.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. After coming to the age of reason, Althaea took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She wears a white shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and white pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'5" when asserting herself. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Vanchu was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Tailor, but she got bored and became a Shipwright. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2100 sp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged man is typically in his Slave Trader uniform and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is long and unkept. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Slave Trader. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small black clips. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Gardain was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His bronze crest, when down, is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

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 is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: The child of a Servant, who enjoyed hunting, Vrondiss was taken on many hunting expeditions. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Moss agate (11 gp).

Description: A 3'2" northern man, he is typically in his Actor uniform. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He became a Actor soon after.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tabaxi people; and to be a slave trader again

Flaws: Racist, Addict. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Dondon will drive conversation. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Dondon took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up nunchaku and armor he uses now. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 cp.