Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp).

Description: A 5'4" northern man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born in the north. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 20000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a green and black handkerchief worn on her right side. Her dark red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: Mastema was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She's also a talented Junk Dealer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1300 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Terse, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Banded agate (16 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and white handkerchief worn on her right side. Her white fur is still thick. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Jeweler. She has worked as a Jeweler like her father before her.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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: Jezebeth was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was taken from her home at a very young age. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 sp. Sardonyx (20 gp).