Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her yellow fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and wants to raise her children well

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp).

Description: She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Rohesia was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. Fire opal (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp. Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: This man is wearing a long, green cloak, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is cut close to his head. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Sammal speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Sammal grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by unlife.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.