Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Merchant but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Bimpnottin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Sard (30 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). White opal (900 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Sard (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Coral (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'1" and wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Mumpena was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Mumpena never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Red spinel (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Jade (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Sard (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Jet (50 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. Her scarlet crest, when down, is lengthy. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

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. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Banker arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp).

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She carries a battered kukri and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. She wears her auburn hair up. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Avice grew up listening to her father's many stories. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Avice fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 6'9". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and his gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. His gray fur is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He found a children's book about a Tabaxi Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 11000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 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 (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Silaqui is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Silaqui abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.