Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her hair is white and very short. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Emeny is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Emeny enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Human compassion; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Herbalist but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Joan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Joan abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is chestnut and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gerard does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gerard grew up listening to his father's many stories. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Secretive, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp.