Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. During her travels, Althaea and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Althaea discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Althaea fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Herbalist and was forced into it by her family; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rose (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Farmer does, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'4" when asserting herself. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 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 (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has shaved her head bald. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Jade (40 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Amber (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. 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. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Azurite (12 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Jade (90 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears a blue coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has worked as a Cook like his father before him.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 11000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rose (80 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with pastel slacks. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he's in love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red spinel (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Coral (70 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp).