Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a worn and beaten armor, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has wavy silver hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Vani lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1100 pp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Jade (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears professional attire. Her hair is short and red. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born into a rich family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available she will default to her morningstar. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. She wears a colorful flower in her brown fur. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. 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 a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 sp. Moss agate (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Courier who has hired him part-time. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Revenge; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 20 pp. Jet (150 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a pastel coat. She wears a colorful flower in her black fur. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Cloak hails from a village terrorized by brigands. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Siffress lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Jeweler for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1900 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a green feathered hat and green clothes, and is pretty ugly. He has black crest. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears just a grey suit. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Uraim was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Courier. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. She has slicked back black hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Anne was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Servant.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.