Description: She wears just a brown suit. She carries a battered sword and tarnished trident as well. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: 4'1" and muscular, this northern man wears tattered old clothes. His hair is blonde and curly. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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 vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Rose (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Jade (70 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'4" and wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Nim was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Nim's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She has moderate length blonde hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Dilettante arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'2". She very much looks the part of a Fortune-teller, and her gloved hand is found clutching a spear. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 18000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is red and curly. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Thiala was born with her father's beautiful face. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Thiala has worked very hard to control her curse. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a grey shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Through the years after Torbera was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Torbera's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.