Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 pp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: Nyx was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Jade (50 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a fancy white dress. She keeps her golden hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He has shaved his head bald. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Radomir lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Lidda was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. 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. 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: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Amber (160 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Jade (160 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts, marred by teas. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Emma's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 23000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears her brown hair down. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Liftrasa was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She struck the Jeweler job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to be a seamstress again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).