Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. She wears a colorful flower in her rusty crest. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Surina studied abroad. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and brown handkerchief worn on her left side. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Matilda was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a black tunic with green highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. She wears a colorful flower in her red crest. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born in a small island village. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Eye agate (9 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Jet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Banded agate (9 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Sard (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She keeps her golden hair in a flapper bob. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She worked as a nervous Sailor and found it very stressful. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel, and he perpetually has his pickaxe ready. His hair is long and black with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Crown-heir they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Seamstress, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her rusty crest is thinning but still full. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp).