Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears long strands of aquamarine and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Azurite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She tends to wear a large red jacket. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 18000 gp. White pearl (60 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'2" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. Her brown hair is well kept. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 12000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His hair is red and very short. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He found a children's book about a Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

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 moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born in the west. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He's in love; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).