Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears baggy black pantaloons and a tan scarf. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the north to a Mason, Shautha learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She became a Mason soon after.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and expand her business

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Mason

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

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Coral (120 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is pastel, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Ida is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She got into the Miner business at a young age. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Ida and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Bowyer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 18000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts, and he perpetually has his sai ready. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Tailor. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Moonstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Coral (150 gp). Sard (50 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He has amber eyes.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born into a rich family. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Neega was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Jade (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Amber (40 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'4" and prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

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 always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.