Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'11". She wears just a white suit, and her gloved hand is found clutching a trident. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Jet (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Jet (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Amber (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a Bather, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). White opal (900 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Amber (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: A 4'9" southern man, he wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His hair is long and white with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He takes great joy in being the best Sage in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Thervan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently the stress of being a Sage has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 12000 gp. Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Sard (50 gp). Jade (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears baggy white pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bather who has hired him part-time. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Ghûra was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Coral (130 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). White pearl (130 gp).

Description: This woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Lagazi was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 pp. Jasper (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Sard (50 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 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.