Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Architect. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Gifted from a young age, Joan studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she's in love

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Jacoba took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up crossbow and armor she uses now. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Eye agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 10000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp).

Description: Standing 4'10", this woman dresses like a well dressed Herbalist does. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'4". He wears a red armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a flail. He has moderate length white hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Bonds: Family, Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1700 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 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 (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). White opal (800 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp).