Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing a long, grey cloak, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has wavy auburn hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Nature, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal (400 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Coral (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Sailor. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the north to a Sailor, Mella learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jade (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). White opal (900 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy white suit. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Merchant.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Black pearl (600 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). White opal (700 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears professional attire. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 900 pp. Sard (20 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Jade (110 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: Standing 2'9", this woman wears a red shirt with thin white vertical stripes and tan pants. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Wella lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Wella abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longbow.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Amethyst (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Sard (20 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is white and curly. His white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nicor was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp).

Description: This man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver ewer (70 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).