Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears bulky black painted plate armor. Her dark red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and doesn't want to be a mason and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears dark leathers with embroidery, she is not a threatening figure. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker brown hat.

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. A true patriot, Kilia would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Kilia reached her early adolescence her Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 900 pp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Coral (140 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Jasper (20 gp).

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his dagger. His dark red hair is smooth and relatively long. He has red eyes and a black hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Qemuel was born the youngest of three triplets. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Family, In love. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Jade (90 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has wavy auburn hair. She has amber eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this eastern woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has white crest. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She is a Slaad in disguise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Merihim was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Merihim's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rose (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Coral (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Jade (70 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.