Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. She wears a colorful flower in her green crest. This gold eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barber. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Barber; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 pp. Red spinel (150 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Peridot (70 gp). White opal (600 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her mother's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered dire rats who tried to eat her hand. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Amber (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has moderate length silver hair. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1700 pp. Coral (140 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Coral (140 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a fancy tan suit. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Peren reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a black collared shirt and blue skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her copper crest is long and unkept. She wears an eyepatch.

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 is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'1" and wears a tan coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She worked as a nervous Servant and found it very stressful. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 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.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her brass crest is knotted and matted. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black opal (600 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Sard (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.