Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the right. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

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. A gifted student she started as a Scribe, but she got bored and became a Cartwright. She became a Cartwright soon after.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 5000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is typically in his Mason uniform. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mason work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mason work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Bather, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new mason responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His black crest is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Direcris was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Direcris was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 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.

Description: This woman wears an entirely brown suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 pp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Rose (70 gp). Amber (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her purple hair is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Beiro was born with his mother's beautiful face. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She carries with her a set of hand crossbows, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is short and black. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Abalaba speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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, Abalaba is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Abalaba was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Abalaba fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Sard (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Amber (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.