Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has chestnut hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Lerissa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she is content

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Emerald (1600 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. He carries a battered hammer and tarnished longsword as well. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Tharivol was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Blacksmith for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Job, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears red trousers with brown and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the north to a Laborer, Jillian learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Laborer for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to be a ruler again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Rose (80 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Sard (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this eastern man prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Herbalist profession.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver pearl (150 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Deep green spinel (150 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, pastel shirt, and white tie, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Zepar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gifted student he started as a Barber, but he got bored and became a Jeweler. He's also a talented Barber, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a pastel poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears her cinnamon fur down. Her blue 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 underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Born in the south to a Dyer, Elegant learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She 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. She became a Dyer soon after.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears skinny pants and wears a green and white robe with the hood down. He sports a flattop crest cut. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. After coming to the age of reason, Rathkran took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.