Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her gold crest is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Aquamarine (1300 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His copper crest is smooth and relatively long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 12000 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a fancy white suit. He has shaved his head bald. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Painter soon after.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Jade (150 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman has the majority of her body covered in plate, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 pp. Coral (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Sard (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing a long, blue cloak. Her brown hair is cut short. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. After a long history of fighting, Meriele and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a white shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp).