Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and carries bastard swords. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Ubada's homeland. Ubada decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new miller responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rose (30 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Jet (150 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Iolite (30 gp).

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her red hair is cut short. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She became a Hunter soon after.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new hunter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines copper.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Gale's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Gale is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. 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: Further expansion of business; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). White opal (500 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 8000 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). White opal (500 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a white armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Barfa hails from a village terrorized by brigands. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Emerald (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Rose (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jet (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears black trousers with blue and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

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. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military, Slave. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born into a rich family. Chem was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1800 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.