Description: This slender woman stands about 4'10". She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. Her auburn hair is well kept. She has violet eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Althaea liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: An older woman who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, she is not a threatening figure. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

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. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Oda has worked very hard to control her curse. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rose (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears professional attire. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Orryn isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barrister for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is short and blonde. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and she perpetually has her kukri ready. She wears her golden hair up. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

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. A freak accident while working with her Bowyer father left her crippled. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

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. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a black armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She has gray eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).