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 is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a Carter first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: The child of a Tanner, who enjoyed hunting, Ermina was taken on many hunting expeditions. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She became a Carter soon after.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 sp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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: To unite with his brother; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She worked as a nervous Merchant and found it very stressful. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Merchant and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 30000 cp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'6". She wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 30000 cp.