Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a tan coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head, and is pretty ugly. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Arumawann was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. 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. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'7". He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His dark red hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Cressel will drive conversation. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Cressel was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1900 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a violet and blue robe with the hood down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His hair is chestnut and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's in love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 2'8", this woman wears a white costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her hair is short and auburn. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Andry is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and an old rival family wants her found

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1900 sp. White pearl (80 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black crest. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has a hunchback. Her black crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Sailor born in the past three hundred years. 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 in the north her family was never financially stable. She worked as a nervous Sailor and found it very stressful. She became a Sailor soon after.

Motivation: She's in love; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly flails and longswords. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length brown fur. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Layabout. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Aura lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Bonds: Criminal record, Job, In love, Family, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather, marred by chocolates. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Silgre is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. A true patriot, Silgre would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Silgre was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp.