Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. Her crest is short and rusty. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His auburn hair is cut short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Jocelyn enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jet (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Iolite (80 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Amber (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. Her fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are a pleasant yellow.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born into a rich family. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She is wearing a long, blue cloak. She has a hunchback. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Quillathe is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Gifted from a young age, Quillathe studied abroad. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Amber (90 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Jet (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and is pretty ugly. She has golden hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Architect hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears bulky blue painted plate armor. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the left. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born in the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). White opal (900 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Vanchu is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. White opal (1000 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Coral (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Emerald (1000 gp).