Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. Her long gray fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). White opal (700 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Sard (60 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'9" western woman, she wears tattered old clothes. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Susannah was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1200 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 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.

Description: She wears professional attire. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Jarsali lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). White opal (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Emerald (500 gp).

Description: This man wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ulfgar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He likes to wear white tank tops with brown pants. His tied-back hair is white. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Nákra never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her white hair is cut short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Emen was born the youngest of three triplets. She was taken from her home at a very young age. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Rose (20 gp).