Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her auburn hair is lengthy. She is baby faced.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Herleva hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a simple tan robe with grey stripes complete with hood. Her tied-back hair is blonde. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Tanner business.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary 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 has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears professional attire. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He keeps his blue hair in a pixie cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Thamuz is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the south to a Mortician, Thamuz learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mortician and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She is physically well-built. She has styled her white crest well, parting it to the right. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rose (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man dresses like a well dressed Slave Trader does. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. He has green eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Slave Trader. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Red garnet (60 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Amber (60 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Navigator for the past few years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Sard (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His fur is red and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Aura enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 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 (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.