Description: This woman is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and tan handkerchief worn on her left side, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Interpreter. She has worked as a Interpreter like her father before her.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 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). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Animal Trainer. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). White opal (400 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Her tied-back hair is red. She is baby faced.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a brown vest and prefers black and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Vicky 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 gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Weaver. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp).

Description: An older man who wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, he is not a threatening figure. His brass crest is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of a Sculptor, who enjoyed hunting, Kaladan was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jade (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Kaladan was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 pp. Hematite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). White opal (900 gp). Jet (160 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Jet (160 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Azurite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Carnelian (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.