Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her auburn hair is cut short. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Valida enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Jet (90 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Azurite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears a colorful flower in her white crest. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is mildly Dragonborn supremacist, though she does not identify as such. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dragonborn people.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'8" eastern woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She wears a colorful flower in her red hair. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gifted student she started as a Gardener, but she got bored and became a Apothecary. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Apothecary.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and balancing her hectic life and new apothecary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She usually wears her yellow robe and has her club always slung over her shoulder. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Sarah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1800 pp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Galinndan wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Fortune-teller for the past few years.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and carries kukris. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the west to a Courier, Uraim learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. After coming to the age of reason, Uraim took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1200 pp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.