Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. A true patriot, Verin would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Slave. Occupation: Server

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 500 pp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Sard (40 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). White opal (800 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears professional attire. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. After coming to the age of reason, Bertram took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 900 pp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, tan shirt, and black tie. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Simon is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Simon grew up listening to his father's many stories. His first spouse was a Animal Trainer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, In love. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'10" western woman, she is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She has gray eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Ahinar and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear brown tank tops with black pants. He is physically well-built. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 pp. Red spinel (130 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Sard (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Jet (130 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Coral (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, black cloak. She is portly but not overly obese. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has white eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Sekhmet was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Sekhmet's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Sard (30 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.