Description: This woman stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her crest is rusty, silky, and of moderate length. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. 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 is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker, Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red garnet (70 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Jet (70 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Spice Merchant. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Dworic is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

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

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 6'2" western woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her crest is green and very short. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Jet (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. She wears her brown hair down. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

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. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Elysande fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses like a well dressed Engraver does. His blonde hair is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His childhood dream was to be a Server, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Engraver.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: Eida is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Eida is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Family, Slave, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Banded agate (10 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.