Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Sage like her father before her.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. He has wavy gold crest. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Pijjirik lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Pijjirik was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 11000 gp. White opal (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Amber (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Amber (150 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Laucian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Laucian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'3" and wears a red armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a Beggar, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Jet (140 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). White opal (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. 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 is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nikki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a green costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His ears are large.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Healer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, she is not a threatening figure. She sports a flattop crest cut. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born in the north. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Saphara fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Amber (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Jet (40 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp).