Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has a very tight haircut. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 16000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Sard (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Sard (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and blue handkerchief worn on his left side. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Has a crush, Nature, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp).

Description: Standing 3'4", this woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is red and very short. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has worked as a Courier like her father before her.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and balancing her hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 9000 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears baggy grey pantaloons and a white scarf. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sage and was forced into it by her family; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He carries a battered sword and tarnished greataxe as well. His black crest is braided into rings. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age his mother died while driving off some goblins. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in greataxe use. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 pp. Black pearl (300 gp). Rose (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rose (60 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Coral (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Jade (60 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Debt. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with pastel slacks. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her childhood dream was to be a Slave Trader, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Glassblower.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.