Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'7" when asserting herself. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She is baby faced.

Personality: Birel hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Birel was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to be a mortician again

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His crest is green and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Sellsword. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Kiirith lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Sellsword and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1500 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears skinny pants and wears a tan and brown robe with the hood down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his silver hair up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He worked as a nervous Masseuse and found it very stressful. He became a Masseuse soon after.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to be a bather again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. This silver eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She takes great joy in being the best Servant in town.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Servant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 pp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'9" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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: Everard lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears bulky blue painted plate armor. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has violet eyes and a blue hat with a red feather.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1600 pp. White pearl (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.