Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. She has moderate length white hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 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: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of sapphire and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Clerebold was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 20 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears baggy green pantaloons and a white scarf. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Adelaide embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.