Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her black hair is braided into rings. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: She wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. 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. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red hair is cut short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Valida fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 pp. Tourmaline (140 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Jade (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has dyed his greying red fur a little too much giving a sharp red color. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Ethereal was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black opal (800 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). White opal (800 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Jet (100 gp). Moonstone (30 gp).

Description: This woman wears a black coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has wavy silver hair. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Vola 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 disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and she has a crush on the local carter

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Alexandrite (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'1" northern woman, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her silver hair is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 pp. Red garnet (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Sard (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Rose (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Coral (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.