Description: An older woman who wears professional attire, she is not a threatening figure. Her black hair is thinning but still full. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She struck the Merchant job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and to be a interpreter again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red garnet (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length scarlet crest. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal (700 gp). Rose (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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 has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her hair is golden and curly. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Barrister arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has worked as a Barrister like her father before her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist, Athletic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 14000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 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 (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a colorful flower in his red fur. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed pastel hat.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He bought a falchion and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 11000 gp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Coral (100 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Jet (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Sard (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. A friendly and beautiful Dwarf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Delre never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Debt, In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears dull black sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed longsword, just in case. Her hair is dark red and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Akta is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is short and blue. His black eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mamnen grew up listening to his mother's many stories. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Major magic item.