Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and pastel robe with the hood down, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears her white hair down. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Eloise never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'9". He dresses like a well dressed Apothecary does. He has shaved his head bald. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He worked as a nervous Apothecary and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 90000 cp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Richard was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Richard decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Poor, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 6'2" and wears a black shirt, with a yellow mid length skirt with yellow tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her silver hair is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Brakka wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... The war was a terrible time for her, and Brakka does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, In love, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.