Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is dressed in an above average manner. She has auburn hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Avice is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Hunter

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

Possessions: 8000 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Jet (90 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Malachite (4 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blue hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1600 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 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). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Semyaza was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Through the years after Semyaza was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Semyaza's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 pp. White pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spy. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Sariel hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Sariel grew up listening to her father's many stories. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'0" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Vonana is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She got into the Courier business at a young age. Vonana liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She became a Courier soon after.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man has the majority of his body covered in plate. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has no hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Laucian was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Butcher. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). White opal (600 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Jet (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rose (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Anne has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new miller responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Terse, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 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 (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.