Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'10" when asserting herself. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has amber eyes and a tan hat with a violet feather.

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. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Valanthe was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'0" and typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has wavy white hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She tends to her Scribe job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'5". She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat, and her gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To be a Navigator again; and she is content

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Coral (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Beggar profession.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She tends to her Healer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'1", this man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are likewise green.

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. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Jade (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a green tunic with tan highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. Her crest, while still mostly gold, has prominent grey streaks. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She struck the Glassblower job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and money/treasure

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 pp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Peridot (50 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shoemaker born in the past three hundred years. 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: Born in the west to a Shoemaker, Brogg learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shoemaker. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Sard (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Jet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.