Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Akta hails from a village terrorized by drow. At some point she was captured by drow and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a red armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Jade (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). White opal (900 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Varis was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Barber. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Insane, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Obsidian (9 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.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a rapier on her belt. She wears her gold crest up. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Mijira enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Coral (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Sard (70 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Coral (150 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Eye agate (8 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.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'11". He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His white hair is still thick. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady white eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Akmen 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. Akmen liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 18000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A 6'1" eastern man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears tattered old clothes. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born in the west. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp).