Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a tan vest and prefers black and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Adventurer profession.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 sp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. 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: Aline hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She became a Butcher soon after.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

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 like a well dressed Painter does. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a Miller, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Carnelian (20 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a black shirt with thin green vertical stripes and brown pants, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp.