Description: She stands about 4'1" and is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nalaed was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears professional attire. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. His black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thamuz grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Thamuz 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 has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'3", this man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (10 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rose (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Jade (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His skin is flawless and his silver eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Tethren's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tethren grew up listening to his father's many stories. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by unlife.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. She has a hunchback. Her hair is auburn and curly. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is a Ruler first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'2", this woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. 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: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Amber (120 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Coral (120 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Tailor does. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She got into the Tailor business at a young age. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.