Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has dyed her greying red crest a little too much giving a sharp red color. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Thava was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Thava never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Coral (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Rose (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her silver crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is a great chef.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her childhood dream was to be a Engraver, but she was a colossal failure. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amber (150 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Coral (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Azurite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a pastel coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Spear was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 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). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 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).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nuraval studied abroad. A freak accident while working with his Weaver father left him crippled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Depressed. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. The war was a terrible time for him, and Oloric does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A freak accident while working with his Tailor mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Shy, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 18000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair is black and very short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a cartwright again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1400 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her head has been shaved. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. 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: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Mason. She became a Mason soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Rose (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.