Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and is pretty ugly. Her black crest is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Soapmaker. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Gilkass was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Gilkass 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 since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To be a Armorer again.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue sapphire (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp).

Description: A 3'0" southern woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a Performer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Ellyjoybell 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 is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Jade (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Azurite (16 gp).

Description: A 3'2" southern woman, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her silver hair is lengthy. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned female wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her brown hair is cut short. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). White opal (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She has wavy silver hair. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Sculptor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1200 pp. Iolite (20 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Fire opal (700 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears long strands of ruby and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has styled her cinnamon fur well, parting it to the left. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.