Description: This woman is very fat, and is renowned for her bright pastel dresses and hats. She wears her orange fur up. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Skirt was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1900 pp. Emerald (1300 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Malachite (15 gp). White opal (1300 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Aelar's homeland. Aelar decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a bather again

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1600 pp. Star ruby (1500 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Amber (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Amber (140 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His long white crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He is a Beggar first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A friendly and beautiful Dragonborn, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to be a painter again

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, grey shirt, and black tie. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Shoemaker but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 14000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Coral (140 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Sard (80 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Jade (140 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She has a very tight haircut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She uses divination through singing.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'1" western woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. After a long history of fighting, Jasmine and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 900 pp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is silver and very short. Her black eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 18000 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp).