Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. She has dyed her greying bronze crest a little too much giving a sharp bronze color. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting gnolls, the young Burana began to lead the lost caravan. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 pp. Citrine (30 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). White opal (800 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Azurite (16 gp). White opal (800 gp). White opal (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants and is in decent physical shape. His fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Elegant hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Elegant was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small black clips. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Spice Merchant father left her crippled. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Performer.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. White opal (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Coral (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. With wild golden hair. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Kilia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Doctor; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1200 pp. Azurite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Jet (70 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 18000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 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 (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Dagger liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Slave, Nature, In love. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 10000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Coral (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has wavy dark red hair. Her white eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mercenary and was forced into it by her family; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).