Description: She tends to wear a large brown jacket, and she perpetually has her ceremonial dagger ready. Her white hair is thinning but still full. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Helja hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her first spouse was a Interpreter, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Helja fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Junk Dealer and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her lavender fur is still thick. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is content; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Citrine (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sard (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: He wears a simple green robe with black stripes complete with hood. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished axe as well. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 48. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Marbas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While he appears to be a normal Tiefling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Marbas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather, and is pretty ugly. His dark red hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling black eyes.

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. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 14000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp).

Description: This man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gilthur studied abroad. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 12000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He has a very tight haircut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Jeweler born in the past three hundred years. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting giants, the young Einkil began to lead the lost caravan. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Jeweler for hire.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. 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 into a rich family. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Rose (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).