Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jacoba fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Mundane. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 sp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Shipwright for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a white shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and black pants. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). Jasper (30 gp).

Description: Standing 4'11", this woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. She has gray eyes and a green hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 gp.