Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a black Stetson hat and black clothes. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the south. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. After a long history of fighting, Nemeia and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 13000 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Amber (120 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Amber (120 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length dark red hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her white 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. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'2" northern man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull green iron scale mail. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Fonkin is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 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 (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She likes to wear green tank tops with black skirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is red and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

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. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Seere and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is brown and curly. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mason arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Jet (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Amber (120 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: He wears an entirely brown suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has wavy auburn hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a Priest first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Gifted from a young age, Adelard studied abroad. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tattered old clothes. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Traubon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Doctor, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jet (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Jet (40 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Citrine (80 gp).