Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears yellow trousers with black and violet striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, and is pretty ugly. She has shaved her head bald. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Miner. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Melissa grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her mother 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: Expand her business.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 sp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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. 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 got into the Navigator business at a young age. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has achieved small success as a Navigator.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 900 pp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is wearing a long, green cloak. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has done his best to style his purple hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Apothecary business.

History: Born to a Healer, his father struggled to pay the bills. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1200 sp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His white crest is heavily combed to the left. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 120 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: Standing 6'6", this man prefers to wear flannel. His gray fur is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. A true patriot, Quick would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Quick was born the youngest of three triplets. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Military, Family, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull violet sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case, and he perpetually has his dagger ready. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Gnarsh was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears just a black suit. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His tied-back hair is chestnut. He has blue eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Moss agate (6 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'4" and is wearing a long, grey cloak. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is brown and curly. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He is a Hag in disguise. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 sp.