Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her red crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Herbalist. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Damien has worked very hard to control his curse. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 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 (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 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). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. With bright red hair. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Maynild is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 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 (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'7" and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ida was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. After a long history of fighting, Conrad and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jade (150 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing a long, grey cloak, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Glassblower business.

History: Hadwisa was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Glassblower for hire.

Motivation: To be a Mortician again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1100 pp. Malachite (8 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. He has black hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Lazy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Coral (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.