Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears just a blue suit. With wild golden hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Ranala lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ranala 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Jet (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). White pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Harbek never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Amber (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Peridot (30 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a blue shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and green pants. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Depressed. Occupation: Navigator

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

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Rose (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears bulky brown painted plate armor. He wears his orange fur down. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cloud grew up listening to his father's many stories. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has achieved small success as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Jet (120 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born in the east. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Baker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Baker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Baker like her mother before her.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 9000 gp. Emerald (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Tanner business.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His childhood dream was to be a Performer, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Tanner.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 pp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears dark leathers with embroidery, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Dell's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Dell was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She tends to her Shoemaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 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 (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.