Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She is portly but not overly obese. She has slicked back chestnut hair. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Oda hails from a village terrorized by giants. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 8000 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Jade (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Amber (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Coral (70 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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 is a Doppelganger in disguise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 500 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she's in love

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has wavy blonde hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 300 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 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.

Description: An older man who wears silk and lounges about seductively, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Jade (90 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Iolite (50 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Mason business.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has achieved small success as a Mason.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rose (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.