Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With bright black hair. She has amber eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Valanthe will drive conversation. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Valanthe was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 pp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with black slacks. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length green crest. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Thava was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and usually wears her black robe and has her scythe always slung over her shoulder. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: The child of a Healer, who enjoyed hunting, Ownka was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Jade (140 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Amber (140 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Eye agate (8 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: A 4'1" western woman, she prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ilde grew up listening to her mother's many stories. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Ilde took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shortbow and armor she uses now. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jade (140 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His rusty crest, when down, is lengthy. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Hirrathak is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and doesn't want to be a bowyer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. Fire opal (900 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Coral (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Sard (30 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He very much looks the part of a Dilettante. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

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 has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Dilettante responsibilities is difficult; and to be a herbalist again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His black fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1900 pp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). White opal (400 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).