Description: An older woman who wears tattered old clothes, she is not a threatening figure. She has a very tight haircut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Claira isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Alexandrite (1100 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is thinning but still full. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Star ruby (800 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Locksmith. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Locksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She tends to wear a large white jacket. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Bellfounder profession.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Ploughman like her mother before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His red hair is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 120 gp.