Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a violet shirt with thin black vertical stripes and green pants. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Althaea embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. 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: The child of a Adventurer, who enjoyed hunting, Althaea was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Althaea took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up longbow and armor she uses now. After a long history of fighting, Althaea and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His crest is brass, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He got into the Banker business at a young age. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jade (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His hair is white and curly. He has brown eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Amûg is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A freak accident while working with his Body Guard mother left him crippled. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Body Guard they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Fletcher, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red spinel (150 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears long strands of amethyst and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her golden hair is wavy and long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Military, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Jet (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Rose (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a fancy blue suit. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He got into the Marshal business at a young age. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a blue shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and yellow pants. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pyntle studied abroad. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amber (140 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rose (40 gp). Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.