Description: An older woman who wears tattered old clothes, she is not a threatening figure. Her black hair is wavy and long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. 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: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Jasmine alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Moonstone (50 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Azurite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is portly but not overly obese. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rose (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is dressed in an above average manner. She has shaved her head bald. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a blue small hat and blue clothes. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Cook job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: An older woman who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ghaliver grew up listening to his father's many stories. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 12000 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Rose (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a fancy brown suit. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Bernard was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Revenge; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.