Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her silver crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His brown fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He uses divination through singing.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Althaea was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 Masseuse. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Good lock. 1 Crowbar. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: 2'10" and muscular, this southern man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull white iron scale mail. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Whurdred was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a locksmith again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she's in love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a brown coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head, marred by beers. His red hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 sp.