Description: A 5'4" eastern woman, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Althaea grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she has a crush on the local weaver

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold 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 refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He got into the Dilettante business at a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 700 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. Her yellow fur is greasy and uncared for. 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 curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She comes from a rich western family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's in love; and she wants to get laid

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Server

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. Her ears are large.

Personality: Bune hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Bune was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Bune's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Rock crystal (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Sard (30 gp). Jade (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears tattered old clothes, and is pretty ugly. She wears her bronze crest up. Her ears are large.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She usually wears her brown robe and has her scimitar always slung over her shoulder, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'9" when asserting herself. She keeps her cinnamon fur in a pixie cut. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

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 psionic talents. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp).

Description: An older woman who has the majority of her body covered in plate, she is not a threatening figure. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. 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 happy with her job as a Junk Dealer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She got into the Junk Dealer business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Weaver, but she got bored and became a Junk Dealer. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.