Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ahlyssa's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sard (80 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and usually wears her brown robe and has her spear always slung over her shoulder. Her lavender fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'4", this man is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Soapmaker. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. 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 south. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 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.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, grey shirt, and brown tie. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Locksmith. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Military, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black opal (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears long strands of sapphire and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a black coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His silver hair is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red garnet (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Jet (90 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). White opal (900 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.