Description: This woman stands a little under 3'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a shortbow on her belt. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Valida was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Banded agate (12 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). White opal (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and doesn't want to be a armorer and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Jade (140 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. His tied-back hair is blonde. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Coral (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Rose (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a tan vest and prefers blue and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is short and golden. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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 born into a rich family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. White pearl (80 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has moderate length brown fur. Her eyes are yellow.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tabaxi in existence. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Jet (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'4". She wears tattered old clothes. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rose (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Coral (120 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has moderate length white hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1200 pp. Red garnet (130 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Rose (60 gp). Jade (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.