Description: This western woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her clothes are grease stained in places. With wild black hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 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 (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Adrik grew up listening to his father's many stories. His first spouse was a Spy, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Sard (50 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Amber (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Coral (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp).

Description: She is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. She carries a battered scythe and tarnished glaive as well. She sports golden long hair. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a black coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is a great chef.

History: Born in the west to a Painter, Jezean learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Chalcedony (30 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is brown and curly. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Guard born in the past three hundred years. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. 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 is greedy; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 pp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rose (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Amber (150 gp).

Description: 6'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His fur is short and gray. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He hates Tabaxis with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Courier they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Dilettante, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Amber (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'8", this woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. With wild chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are white and perfect.

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 finding treasure.

History: She was born in a small plains village. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.