Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. Her blue hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Akta never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears just a tan suit. She has wavy red hair. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. 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: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1600 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp).

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His fur is cut close to his head. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Bookbinder business.

History: Smoking lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1200 pp. Obsidian (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Paggen has worked very hard to control his curse. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Jade (160 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Malachite (9 gp).

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is portly but not overly obese. Her crest is rusty and curly. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Jade (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp).

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her crest, while still mostly green, has prominent grey streaks. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 12000 gp. White pearl (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Sard (80 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Jade (100 gp). Rose (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 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.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His black crest is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are red.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Srorthen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Emotional, Lazy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1800 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). 1 Major magic item.