Description: A 5'10" southern woman, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. After a long history of fighting, Makaria and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Amber (120 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Jade (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this eastern woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Sarah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. White opal (1600 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Amber (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to protect his home

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 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.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. She has wavy black hair. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Sariel liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Coral (70 gp). Black opal (1000 gp).

Description: He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

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. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Reirak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 9000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Malachite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are brown 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 claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Caelynn grew up listening to her mother's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1400 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her half smiles and white eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Rose (50 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.