Description: She wears a fancy brown dress. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has worked as a Beggar like her father before her.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is short and black. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 18000 gp. Coral (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears bulky pastel painted plate armor. Her fur is short and yellow. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Jade (150 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He sports a flattop hair cut. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He got into the Spy business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spy work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spy work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Spy job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: A 4'9" western woman, she wears a blue deerstalker hat and blue clothes. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Ilanis abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Professionalism, Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 16000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 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 (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has moderate length red fur. His eyes are likewise yellow. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gifted student he started as a Baker, but he got bored and became a Gardener. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: To be a Baker again.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold music box (1000 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 (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp).