Description: A middle-aged woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. She has brown hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Gurdis is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. 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 get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 pp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He worked as a nervous Merchant and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Salanop was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Merchant. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'11" and wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a hand crossbow on his belt. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair is cut short. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Rurik was born with his mother's beautiful face. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Amber (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Sard (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a blue costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp).