Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Carpenter mother left her crippled. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1100 pp. Onyx (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has no hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Spy. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spy work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spy work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Layabout, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Peren has worked very hard to control his curse. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jet (160 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a white cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. This black eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: She dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She carries a battered sword and tarnished greataxe as well. Her beige fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Three will drive conversation. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jet (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp).