Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a bastard sword on her belt. She has a very tight haircut. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Althaea was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His red crest is braided into rings. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Bidreked was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2900 sp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has wavy black fur. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Drifting is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Drifting hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Tanner for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker white hat.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in the north. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a brown shirt, with a grey mid length skirt with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She keeps her brown fur in a flapper bob. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has worked as a Sculptor like her father before her.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 50000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mardnab fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She keeps her silver hair in a flapper bob. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the west to a Beggar, Tomph learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She tends to her Beggar job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a blue feathered hat and blue clothes. He has brown hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He became a Courier soon after.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2500 sp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. He wears his blue crest down. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.