Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 pp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Jet (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears dull white sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sword, just in case. Her golden hair is wavy and long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Gifted from a young age, Volen studied abroad. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 500 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears bulky tan painted plate armor. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. She is a great chef.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Through the years after Virra was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Virra's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

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. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Bricklayer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to be a banker again

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Rose (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her fur is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Tree and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Emerald (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Jade (100 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His scarlet crest is still thick. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Azzakh lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is greedy

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has slicked back red hair. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. In her youth she was a Bather, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. She struck the Mason job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, PTSD, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Jade (70 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.