Description: This tall, slender woman is dressed in a clean red cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson red hat.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Paela was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She worked as a nervous Scribe and found it very stressful. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Jet (50 gp). Sard (40 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). White opal (500 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Amber (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born in the east. Tawar liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Addict, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Red garnet (70 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has styled her blue hair well, parting it to the right. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her feathered black hat.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

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

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). White opal (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her crest is red and curly. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: Findex hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has wavy white crest. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the south to a Locksmith, Chassath learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Locksmith.

Motivation: She's in love; and expand her business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 18000 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Red garnet (80 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 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. 1 Minor magic item.