Description: She wears dull pastel sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed bow, just in case, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'11" when asserting herself. Her white fur is thinning but still full. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. Aura enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Banker, her father struggled to pay the bills. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Glassblower. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. With bright golden hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her first spouse was a Masseuse, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Tarhun is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He worked as a nervous Adventurer and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Adventurer.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 9000 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has wavy red hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). White pearl (160 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is short and red. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Vaina is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Adventurer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1100 pp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Jasper (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a green vest and prefers brown and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She keeps her copper crest in a pixie cut. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 12000 gp. White opal (1000 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Jade (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Jet (70 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this western man has the majority of his body covered in plate. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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 was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Sensitive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Jade (60 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).