Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and she perpetually has her pickaxe ready. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Bilga hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Bilga was born the youngest of three triplets. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fortune-teller and was forced into it by her family; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has slicked back white hair. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Sage born in the past three hundred years. 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: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, In love, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Ielenia was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Layabout. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 12000 gp. Red garnet (120 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Coral (120 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Rose (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 9000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in the west. At a young age his father died while driving off some dire rats. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in bastard sword use. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Rose (80 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Rose (80 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 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.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. She has no hair. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson red hat.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Her childhood dream was to be a Carter, but she was a colossal failure. She became a Interpreter soon after.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she has a crush on the local carter

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 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: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses like a well dressed Engraver does. Her tied-back hair is white. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Mardred enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She got into the Engraver business at a young age. Mardred 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp).