Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her auburn hair is cut short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is a great chef.

History: She was born in the west. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Tailor. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Tailor for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amethyst (90 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Thamuz enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Thamuz was born the youngest of three triplets. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2700 pp. Fire opal (400 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears her brown fur down. She has blue eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rose (30 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Her brass crest is still thick. She is baby faced.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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 Bellfounder. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Vanchu hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Crown-heir profession.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available she will default to her bow. She has styled her purple hair well, parting it to the left. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Pyra wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Through the years after Pyra was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Pyra's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: This man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His crest, while still mostly gold, has prominent grey streaks. His red 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 constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Maagog was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Amber (110 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Jade (110 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Deep green spinel (110 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. 1 Minor magic item.