Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has red hair. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Joan hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Joan never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Katherine lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Map Maker, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has worked as a Barrister like her father before her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a map maker again

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has slicked back red hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Her parents enrolled her in a Paladin school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Bounty Hunter. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has hazel eyes and a pastel hat with a white feather.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.