Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it, and is pretty ugly. She keeps her long copper crest kept up in a rat tail. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Surina was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Surina's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Surina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jade (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Hematite (5 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.

Description: A 5'7" southern woman, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. 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 became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Slave, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has black hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 22000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears an entirely red suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. With wild golden hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has no hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Mumpena enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 12000 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Vassago was born the youngest of three triplets. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Coral (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jade (160 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a blue shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and pastel pants. Her hair is golden and very short. 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 is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in the south to a Laborer, Lorilla learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has achieved small success as a Laborer.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1400 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.