Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 3'10". She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and her gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She is a Jackalwere in disguise. She worked as a nervous Performer and found it very stressful. During her travels, Barbena and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Barbena discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Barbena fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a shield on his belt. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His brown fur is heavily combed to the right. He has a dull look in his yellow eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the south to a Bookbinder, River learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 pp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'5". She wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the east to a Cartwright, Vadania learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Cartwright. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Cartwright and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 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.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the north to a Servant, Koeth learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born in the south. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 700 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her glaive, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. 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: She comes from a rich eastern family. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love, Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 17000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Amber (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.