Description: This tall, slender woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Portia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Coral (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Amber (140 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is silver and very short. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 south. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and doesn't want to be a ploughman and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His white hair is still thick. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Rose (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 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.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a violet costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Riardon lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has gray eyes and a yellow hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Jade (110 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Coral (110 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Zircon (40 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. She has styled her white fur well, parting it to the right. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kite studied abroad. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

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

Possessions: 2000 gp.