Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A freak accident while working with her Bather father left her crippled. During her travels, Valida and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Valida discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Valida fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 90 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has yellow fur. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 36. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He 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. He's also a talented Healer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black crest is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Merchant profession.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1400 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is long and black with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His ears are large.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Sard (20 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears dull black sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed bow, just in case, she is not a threatening figure. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.