Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a tan costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting gnolls, the young Althaea began to lead the lost caravan. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. He has violet eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vondal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on her torso, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her head has been shaved. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Ootah never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Golden pearl (50 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a blue collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born in the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Debt. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jet (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her lance with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: Shaena lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (1000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

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 keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jet (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp).

Description: This woman wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. She is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born in the east. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp).