Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a sword on her belt. Her scarlet crest is thinning but still full. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her broad black hat.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carnelian (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. His gray fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Through the years after Shifting was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Shifting's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Guardian. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 14000 gp. Sard (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Jade (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Ghûra lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Amber (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jade (90 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Her white crest is thinning but still full. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker green hat.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Bookbinder. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1700 pp. Zircon (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: In love, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1600 pp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Coral (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His first spouse was a Sage, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and doesn't want to be a soapmaker and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 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 (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.