Description: This woman stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her silver hair is well kept. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 pp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: An older woman who is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, she is not a threatening figure. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. 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: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Merchant they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Servant, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Amber (130 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her silver hair is well kept. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Alice was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 900 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has dyed his greying brown fur a little too much giving a sharp brown color. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Cloud was born with his father's beautiful face. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting goblins, the young Cloud began to lead the lost caravan. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rose (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Azurite (14 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 pp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Sard (20 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).

Description: She is typically in her Courier uniform. She is physically well-built. She has black hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Jasper (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Sard (50 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Rose (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her fur is cut close to her head. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in a small island village. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 pp. Coral (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Sard (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Star ruby (900 gp).