Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Dell was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gifted student she started as a Map Maker, but she got bored and became a Crown-heir. She has achieved small success as a Crown-heir.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His scarlet crest is lengthy. This red eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1200 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His tied-back hair is black. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Valanthe was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Healer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 8000 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Jade (80 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Sard (40 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Amber (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a Unemployed, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jet (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Jade (80 gp). Iolite (70 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, green cloak. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born in a small plains village. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 pp. Eye agate (14 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.