Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe, marred by beers. She has no hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Pearl is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. He has styled his cinnamon fur well, parting it to the right. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

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. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gerbo will drive conversation. He works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Gerbo was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Mason. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: A 2'10" western man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is red and very short. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Bucklal enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Bucklal was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'3", this man wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Rolen was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Aristocrat, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Aristocrat in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). White opal (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Seven is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has shaved his head bald. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. A true patriot, Oskar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: This woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She got into the Servant business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Navigator, but she got bored and became a Servant. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.