Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her gold crest is thinning but still full. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. A true patriot, Gilkass would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying north to reunite her family. She has worked as a Spice Merchant like her mother before her.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Enemies, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is obsessed with his god.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Sindri was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp).

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She carries a battered greatsword and tarnished bow as well. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Miner who has hired her part-time. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She's in love; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 14000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Moss agate (6 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears dull blue sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed axe, just in case. He has no hair. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Halimath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Armorer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 12000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Jet (50 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rose (70 gp). Amber (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Amber (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a fancy black dress. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Kabbarg was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Birel is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jade (110 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Coral (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull green iron scale mail. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.