Description: She wears long strands of topaz and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her white crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Farideh lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Rose (30 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Jet (90 gp). Emerald (700 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze, and she perpetually has her falchion ready. Her fur is white and curly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Shifting hails from a village terrorized by goblins. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Revenge; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1500 pp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Rose (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor, marred by beers. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Erdan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a sai on his belt. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born into a rich family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: She stands about 6'7" and prefers to wear flannel. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her long rusty crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Dentratha was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Jade (100 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Amber (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Fenriz was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She wears a brown collared shirt and yellow skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has a hunchback. Her hair is short and black. She is baby faced.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Oriff has worked very hard to control her curse. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Citrine (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.