Description: This tall, slender woman wears a tan collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She has green eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Her first spouse was a Seamstress, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 pp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Jet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a black shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her purple hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Shava was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She is wearing a long, grey cloak. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has shaved her head bald. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. A true patriot, Susannah would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To protect her home; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Slave, Military, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).

Description: A 6'8" northern woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her brass crest is long and unkept. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 pp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ahvain has worked very hard to control his curse. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born into a rich family. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a shortspear on her belt. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

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. Alain is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 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.