Description: She wears baggy tan pantaloons and a pastel scarf. She carries with her a set of bastard swords, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Veloptima fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Jade (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a green cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. Her hair is dark red and curly. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson green hat.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to pay off her debts

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. His red hair is lengthy. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He takes great joy in being the best Bellfounder in town.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bellfounder. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Coral (130 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her hair is white and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. Naamah enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Her first spouse was a Mason, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Naamah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 700 pp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born into a rich family. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Priest

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 pp. Emerald (400 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Borun was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Miner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. A true patriot, Igden would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Igden was born the youngest of three triplets. A freak accident while working with his Tailor father left him crippled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Marshal and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1200 pp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Sard (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Jet (40 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).