Description: She has a missing right leg. She dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with white slacks. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Valanthe is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Gifted from a young age, Valanthe studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Valanthe took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rosalind fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 12000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are white.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Modean lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to be a marshal again

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red garnet (40 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Iolite (50 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scimitar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Henk was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stylist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Amber (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She is baby faced.

Personality: Bilga hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bilga was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1300 pp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy brown suit. He carries with him a set of greatswords, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has moderate length auburn hair. He has amber eyes and a brown hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Interpreter. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and balancing his hectic life and new interpreter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 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.

Description: He wears an entirely tan suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is physically well-built. He has no hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Zook was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He struck the Healer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.