Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her red hair is still thick. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Veloptima was born on a far northern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Beggar. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 29000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Rael was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bounty Hunter. He has achieved small success as a Bounty Hunter.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jade (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Sard (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Sard (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Jet (160 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Junk Dealer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Junk Dealer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Junk Dealer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears an entirely blue suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Aelar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black opal (600 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Sard (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). White pearl (160 gp).