Description: She is a mite stocky and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, her father struggled to pay the bills. 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 has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Bonds: Enemies, Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 80000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His first spouse was a Cook, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a hunchback. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This white eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this western woman is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Interpreter. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Egelina was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She tends to her Interpreter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1500 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear flannel and is in decent physical shape. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Vanchu was born with her father's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1200 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She usually wears her black robe and has her kukri always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is brown and very short. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a green coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His dark red hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Damakos was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 110 gp.