Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, white shirt, and blue tie. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Birel grew up listening to her mother's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a simple green robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. A true patriot, Vapula would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the south to a Shipwright, Vapula learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Vapula was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Shipwright responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Violet garnet (1100 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Jet (70 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). White opal (600 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Sard (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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, Portia is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 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 (60 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Jeweler. His bronze crest is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Jeweler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this eastern man wears a grey tunic with tan highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born in the east. Ralf abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Latbag fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp).