Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'3" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Paelias hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Paelias grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears dull white sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scimitar, just in case. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Alain hails from a village terrorized by brigands. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 pp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Moss agate (13 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a blue shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her head has been shaved. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Thiala 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 always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a green vest and prefers grey and yellow shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Jet (80 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Neega wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Neega and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new barrister responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. She has wavy auburn hair. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. 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: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.