Description: She wears dull violet sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed trident, just in case. She is portly but not overly obese. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Chaedi was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and to be a scribe again

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 pp. Hematite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Coral (150 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Jet (150 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His crest is short and gold. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Mugrunden wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Mugrunden was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to be a beggar again

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Eberk wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and doesn't want to be a spice merchant and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 12000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Hedonist, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 13000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 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). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she usually wears her red robe and has her ceremonial dagger always slung over her shoulder. With bright golden hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Junk Dealer. She struck the Junk Dealer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Revenge; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2800 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a Shepherd first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Emen was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Red spinel (80 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available he will default to his hammer. His red hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Elaim was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.