Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Cartwright. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. 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: Ridaro was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 30 pp. Onyx (80 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. During her travels, Jade and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Jade discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Jade fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 390 gp. Red garnet (150 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has done his best to style his copper crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She usually wears her blue robe and has her longsword always slung over her shoulder. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. 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: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She worked as a nervous Painter and found it very stressful. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Painter for the past few years.

Motivation: Many goblins want her driven away; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.