Description: An older woman who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull tan iron scale mail, she is not a threatening figure. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Brewer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her first spouse was a Priest, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has slicked back white hair. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in the east to a Brewer, Jane learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Hematite (6 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears just a yellow suit. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. The war was a terrible time for her, and Beatrice does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Attractive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Chad is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His childhood dream was to be a Fletcher, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.