Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a black vest and prefers violet and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her hair is black and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nogu studied abroad. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). During her travels, Nogu and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Nogu discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Nogu fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she tends to wear a large brown jacket. Her tied-back hair is silver. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Jarana was born on a far western island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Map Maker. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'7", this woman wears a black deerstalker hat and black clothes. Her hair is short and red. Her silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is an amazing painter.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and balancing her hectic life and new unemployed responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 pp. Malachite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Jade (70 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears pastel trousers with red and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His cinnamon fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His yellow eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ethereal does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Ethereal 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. After coming to the age of reason, Ethereal took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 pp. Moss agate (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Amethyst (50 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her head has been shaved. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She takes great joy in being the best Glassblower in town.

History: Born in the east to a Glassblower, Vola learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Debt, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Zircon (20 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a brown scarf. His fur is yellow and curly. 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 is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Disease, PTSD. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 700 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.