Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a red coat with black slacks. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Pink diamond (2000 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available she will default to her dagger, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. A true patriot, Juliana would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a layabout again

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 8000 gp. White opal (800 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Sard (70 gp). Coral (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black fur is greasy and uncared for. His copper eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Star ruby (600 gp).

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He sports a flattop fur cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Aura was born with his mother's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 31000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Coral (130 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). White opal (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a yellow costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His hair is short and blonde. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Rolf and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: A 5'0" eastern man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Nim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He tends to his Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp).