Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Portia is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a Merchant, her father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 16000 gp.

Description: 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 cinnamon fur is braided into rings. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady copper eyes.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 800 pp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Weaver for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 5000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her red fur is smooth and relatively long. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a great chef.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. River was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 pp. Azurite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears an entirely violet suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Her ears are large.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Millicent was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Through the years after Millicent was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Millicent's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Millicent and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Armorer

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

Possessions: 700 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 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 (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man very much looks the part of a Sculptor. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in the east to a Sculptor, Hogar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He tends to his Sculptor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and doesn't want to be a sculptor and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Rose (50 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Jade (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear flannel. His copper crest is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).