Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a brown collared shirt and white skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Gurdis's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. 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: 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 helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She's also a talented Tailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: Standing 4'8", this man prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jacinth (8000 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is short and black. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. A true patriot, Malquis would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Malquis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and doesn't want to be a tailor and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Military, Rich, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 90 gp.