Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'1" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her blonde hair is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jet (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Sard (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this southern woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is blue and curly. Her silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Jezebeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Jezebeth abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a white coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head, and carries longbows. His hair is auburn and curly. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Ur-Lasu was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Ur-Lasu's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears green trousers with brown and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears his black crest down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is short and chestnut. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: Ubada was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 pp. Peridot (20 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 2'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Junk Dealer. She has achieved small success as a Junk Dealer.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Peridot (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.