Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: Hethress speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. 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 Miner. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Miner for hire.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 16000 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Sard (30 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears a white small hat and white clothes. She is physically well-built. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 51. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Merla lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Amber (120 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp).

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 is wearing a long, tan cloak. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Laborer and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Jet (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Carter like his mother before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new carter responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insane, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 11000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a large red jacket. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rose (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her sword with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 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 rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. 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: Galinndan was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).