Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a bastard sword, but if one is not available she will default to her pickaxe, marred by teas. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nora will drive conversation. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nora grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He has wavy gray fur. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Henry's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, drow burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the south to a Weaver, Werydd learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ûgakûga studied abroad. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His brass crest is smooth and relatively long. He has gold eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. After a long history of fighting, Bharash and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Masseuse.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Amethyst (60 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her lavender fur is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 170 pp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull violet iron scale mail. Her black crest is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Aasathra is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to be a herbalist again

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this western woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

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: Gifted from a young age, Shanairla studied abroad. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 900 pp. Obsidian (16 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.