Description: A plain young-adult woman, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is baby faced.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

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 mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She's also a talented Assassin, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has dyed her greying white crest a little too much giving a sharp white color. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Thava hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a blue coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Stylist profession.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 Blacksmith. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is short and red. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Melissa studied abroad. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp).

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. 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: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Rose (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has brown hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Melech was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Melech fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has worked as a Fletcher like his father before him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a fletcher and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Malachite (13 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). White opal (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.