Description: She is a husky woman, who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. A true patriot, Bardryn would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Bardryn and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 pp. Sard (20 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Sard (20 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Fortune-teller uniform. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born in a small island village. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Fortune-teller. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a great chef.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1500 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears skinny pants and wears a blue and black robe with the hood down. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Map Maker and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Sard (50 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Jade (150 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: She wears dull brown sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp).

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this eastern woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has wavy golden hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.