Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has slicked back red hair. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. 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: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp. Rose (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Apothecary. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He takes great joy in being the best Apothecary in town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 sp. Peridot (20 gp). White opal (500 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He carries with him a set of crossbows on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Balimaar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Balimaar was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Balimaar decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is typically in her Animal Trainer uniform. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a Animal Trainer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A freak accident while working with her Banker father left her crippled. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp).