Description: This woman is very fat, and wears tattered old clothes. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born in the east. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Cook. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a violet costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Thomas never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chrysoprase (80 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.

Description: He wears a blue coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished mace as well. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Lucan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Lucan's homeland. Lucan decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 13000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 900 pp. Obsidian (10 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She wears an entirely tan suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has a hunchback. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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 greedy; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thodris studied abroad. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Jet (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Amethyst (70 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'2" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Barendd was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Armorer. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.