Description: 3'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, red shirt, and blue tie. Her hair is short and silver. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born to a Scribe, her father struggled to pay the bills. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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. Veloptima fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious, In love. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Jasper (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Jet (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Rose (40 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her head has been shaved. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Hedonist. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull green iron scale mail. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His white fur is greasy and uncared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Ethereal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1900 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Meriele studied abroad. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and elven compassion

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Bella hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic, Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Butcher

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

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears a brown collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His fur, while still mostly gray, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Banker business.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dagger grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Dagger alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 150 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: Standing 3'4", this man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Barber. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp.