Description: An older man who wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. She has wavy golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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 the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: The child of a Spice Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Thiala was taken on many hunting expeditions. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 pp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Jet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. After a long history of fighting, Gurdis and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. He has a hunchback. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ombul has worked very hard to control his curse. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 6000 gp. Amber (160 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a simple yellow robe with red stripes complete with hood, marred by chocolates. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Emma's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gifted student she started as a Fortune-teller, but she got bored and became a Servant. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1900 pp. Amber (60 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. After a long history of fighting, Quillathe and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Emerald (600 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Emerald (600 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She carries a battered greataxe and tarnished spear as well. She has shaved her head bald. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 pp. Eye agate (5 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.