Description: This younger middle-aged woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and doesn't want to be a adventurer and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman prefers to wear flannel. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 80 pp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears professional attire. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Arnold hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears white trousers with green and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Margery grew up listening to her father's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. During her travels, Margery and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Margery discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Margery fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).