Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Althaea hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Althaea has worked very hard to control her curse. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a green cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His crest is red and very short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's in love; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 130 pp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a white costume with the symbols of death on her torso, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is a great chef.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Chenna grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. She has green eyes and a blue hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Abalaba was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gifted student she started as a Junk Dealer, but she got bored and became a Carpenter. She has achieved small success as a Carpenter.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 gp.