Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Nalaed was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She's also a talented Miller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 24000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Jet (150 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Coral (150 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a green cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are white.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. After coming to the age of reason, Gomory took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She's also a talented Armorer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his left side, and sports empty pouches on his belt. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born into a rich family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mercenary. Her blonde hair is still thick. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 12000 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Jet (150 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He usually wears his green robe and has his glaive always slung over his shoulder. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a Hunter first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Sard (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Jet (70 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Jade (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.