Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white hair is singed and shortened. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: The child of a Courier, who enjoyed hunting, Mardred was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Sard (80 gp). Coral (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Banded agate (5 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Paggen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Farmer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Farmer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Painter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Painter again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 14000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His crest is brass and curly. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Jade (110 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Amber (110 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Coral (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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: Wants to work out more often; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red garnet (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Jade (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rose (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Sard (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). White opal (400 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'2" and prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Dee lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 Tanner. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Tanner for hire.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Amber (80 gp). Sard (40 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Rose (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Amber (80 gp). Jet (80 gp).

Description: This woman is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has shaved her head bald. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Ploughman for hire.

Motivation: To be a Shoemaker again.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

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

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp).