Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has no hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. While he appears to be a normal Half-Orc, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears long strands of ruby and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears her auburn hair down. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born in the east. Orla was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Painter. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Orla never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. Emerald (400 gp). Rose (60 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Sard (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: Standing 6'6", this woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat. Her copper crest is still thick. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the east to a Crown-heir, Havilar learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Havilar was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Crown-heir. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ahlyssa's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 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.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of a Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Alexandre was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 pp. Moss agate (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. Osah enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Osah has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of brigands

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Amber (150 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a yellow collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt and is in decent physical shape. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Sarah was born with her father's beautiful face. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 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. 1 Minor magic item.