Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small green clips. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ermina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Ermina was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Ermina's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears an entirely violet suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Everard wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 4 Acid flasks. 2 Smokesticks. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her hair is white and very short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying east to reunite her family. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her chestnut hair is still thick. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fortune-teller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fortune-teller work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Fortune-teller for hire.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.