Description: She wears a green tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. She carries with her a set of tridents, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is blue and curly. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her black eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Shax took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up trident and armor she uses now. 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. Shax fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Sard (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rose (20 gp). Coral (150 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His red hair is braided into rings. He is baby faced.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Thamuz took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up longsword and armor he uses now. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1500 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is typically in his Painter uniform. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Enialis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Amber (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). White opal (400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears dull brown sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed longsword, just in case. She carries with her a set of longswords on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sage and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat, and carries glaives. He has no crest. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Red garnet (90 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. She has wavy black crest. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Passionate, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Family, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.