Description: This late middle aged woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest and is in decent physical shape. Her black crest is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Biri is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Biri grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Biri. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His fur is white and curly. His copper unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Quick was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1500 gp. Golden pearl (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Susannah grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Susannah. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: 2'8" and muscular, this southern woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Willow is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

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. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.