Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Veloptima was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: In love, Religious, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Jet (130 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a green vest and prefers white and violet shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His crest is cut close to his head. His ears are large.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Rivaan enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rivaan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. After a long history of fighting, Rivaan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Philomena was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Jeweler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). White opal (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his pickaxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has wavy dark red hair. His black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Balam wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 12000 gp. Coral (60 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: 3'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Courier mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, she is not a threatening figure. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Damaia is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Damaia was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Damaia's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.