Description: A middle-aged woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. Her brown hair is long and unkept. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). 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 has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His crest is cut close to his head. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Donaar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Jet (160 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She got into the Animal Trainer business at a young age. 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 has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 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: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is dressed in an above average manner. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born in the east. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Jet (70 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). White opal (500 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in a small plains village. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 9000 gp. Pink diamond (3000 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Sard (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Rose (80 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Jade (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a Shipwright, her father struggled to pay the bills. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 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 (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, marred by beers. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. Grûblik enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Grûblik studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1700 pp. 1 Medium magic item.