Description: This woman stands a little under 5'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her black unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 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: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1200 pp. Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Jade (60 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is violet, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She wears her brown hair up. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her silver eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He keeps his brown fur in a pixie cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Silent was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Persistence, Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Jade (40 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his brown hair down. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dustin embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the east to a Marshal, Dustin learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'11" western woman, she sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. She has brown eyes and a violet hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born into a rich family. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned female has the majority of her body covered in plate. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Map Maker. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He tends to wear a large green jacket. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Oriax will drive conversation. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Sard (50 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Red spinel (40 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.