Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is scarred and worn.

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 logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Coral (150 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Tourmaline (150 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: A middle-aged man, he dresses like a well dressed Priest does, and is pretty ugly. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thamior grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Priest.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has dyed her greying orange fur a little too much giving a sharp orange color. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a violet shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and grey pants. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is content; and he is greedy

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, PTSD, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Paymon was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He worked as a nervous Performer and found it very stressful. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His brass crest is braided into rings. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 12000 gp. Red spinel (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).