Description: This woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her left hand. Her head has been shaved. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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 feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Performer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She is a Lamia in disguise. 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 has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 gp.