Description: An older woman who is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats, she is not a threatening figure. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: To reunite with her absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Backpack.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are green.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Naal took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He struck the Barkeep job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1500 sp. Silver pearl (150 gp). Onyx (80 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His head has been shaved. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Simon abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 34000 sp.

Description: This woman is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has a very tight haircut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 pp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. 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 speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.