Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull white iron scale mail. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ermina does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Black pearl (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 sp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, white shirt, and yellow tie. He has moderate length black hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Persistence, Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born in the west. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has worked as a Ploughman like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 gp.