Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. 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: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Carpenter mother left her crippled. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1100 pp. Onyx (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Kilia and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Rose (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care and is in decent physical shape. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His ears are large.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eberk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 10000 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and green tie. He has moderate length red hair. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 79. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Akmen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To be a Miller again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Amber (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). White opal (900 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

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 able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Grai was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 9000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.