Description: She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her golden hair is still thick. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is a Miner first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Miner. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Jet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear tan tank tops with black pants. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born in the south. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature trident.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born into a rich family. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Terse, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears an entirely yellow suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her brown hair is cut short. She has hazel eyes and a yellow hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Shanairla hails from a village terrorized by goblins. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Shanairla alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his blonde hair down. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Naal hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Courier. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is an epitome of beauty. Her white hair is well kept. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Nagrette's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 900 pp. Amethyst (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Sard (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a simple grey robe with blue stripes complete with hood and is in decent physical shape. He has wavy chestnut hair. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.