Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her red hair is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. The war was a terrible time for her, and Anakis does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Anakis was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Carpenter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman very much looks the part of a Slave Trader. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Herleva hails from a village terrorized by orcs. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Jet (140 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this southern man wears a black shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and yellow pants. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His red hair is cut short. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 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: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. His yellow eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a great chef.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull blue iron scale mail. Her blue hair, when down, is lengthy. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She uses divination through singing.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.