Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears long strands of amethyst and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Griselda grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Griselda. 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: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man wears just a black suit, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Gifted from a young age, Geoffrey studied abroad. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, black cloak. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Gifted from a young age, Randal studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.