Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Purah fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amethyst (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large yellow jacket. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is cut short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gilbert will drive conversation. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black opal (400 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Coral (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Jet (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). White opal (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His white hair is cut short. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 12000 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'3" and wears a red armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a Beggar, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Jet (140 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). White opal (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nikki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a green costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His ears are large.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Healer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, she is not a threatening figure. She sports a flattop crest cut. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born in the north. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Saphara fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Amber (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Jet (40 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp).