Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a simple black robe with grey stripes complete with hood. She keeps her silver crest in a pixie cut. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Tatyan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She tends to her Miner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 pp. Rose (70 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Hematite (11 gp).

Description: A 4'2" western woman, she wears dull grey sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case. Her white hair is thinning but still full. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Coral (130 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears dull tan sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is knotted and matted. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Map Maker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 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). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Thokk was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, white shirt, and yellow tie. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Jet (110 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). White pearl (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Rose (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His fur is gray and curly. His eyes are yellow and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Ideals: Professionalism, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her eyes are green.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Weaver but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Bella was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Pacifist, Persistence. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. 1 Major magic item.