Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Althaea grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Althaea was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 9000 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Sard (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Coral (160 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His green crest has been sun bleached extensively. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Servant. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and he perpetually has his ceremonial dagger ready. His hair is short and dark red. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He has a very tight haircut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish, Disease. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'9". She dresses like a well dressed Dilettante does. She has shaved her head bald. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

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. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). White opal (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Rose (70 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though he does not identify as such. 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: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a red coat with tan slacks. Her cinnamon fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Seven was born the youngest of three triplets. Seven abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 900 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp).