Description: This woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She got into the Stylist business at a young age. She worked as a nervous Stylist and found it very stressful. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Stylist for the past few years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her black hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 pp. Jasper (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Jade (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Jet (120 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Rose (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). 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 wears long strands of amethyst and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His chestnut hair is still thick. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Merchant who has hired him part-time. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Alvyn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has a crush on the local spice merchant

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear flannel. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He worked as a nervous Knight and found it very stressful. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to be a bounty hunter again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1100 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her black hair is well kept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Ootah hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Ootah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic, Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 9000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is dressed in earthy colors with a white and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Thea was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Thea was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Thea's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and doesn't want to be a unemployed and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist, Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 18000 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Jarana will drive conversation. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Jarana was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 700 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp).