Description: This woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her crest, while still mostly gold, has prominent grey streaks. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. 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: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: This man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His yellow eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in the west. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Sard (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Azurite (7 gp).

Description: She wears professional attire. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She comes from a rich western family. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Creega never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His head has been shaved. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Immeral will drive conversation. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this eastern man wears a white collared shirt and yellow pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gubrash grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Courier but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is silver and very short. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

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 is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Rose (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.