Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Mary's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'1" western woman, she wears tattered old clothes. She has moderate length auburn hair. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is portly but not overly obese. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Jet (40 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a grey coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Oriel lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Scribe and was forced into it by her family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Ahvain is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has done his best to style his scarlet crest to look like a famous performer. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

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 is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Amber (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Sard (40 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Jade (100 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear flannel. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Krakhorn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.