Description: She stands about 5'0" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is short and auburn. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. She carries with her a set of longswords, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mary fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 700 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tan trousers with yellow and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Tiaathque alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and revenge

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Jarsali is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 9000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 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 (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His fur is short and black. His yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Shadow hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Gifted from a young age, Shadow studied abroad. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 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). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is physically well-built. She has moderate length red hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 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 (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).