Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Miner arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Miner. She struck the Miner job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Amber (100 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She dresses like a well dressed Blacksmith does. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. 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, Manea is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Blacksmith. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and balancing her hectic life and new blacksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 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 (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears bulky black painted plate armor. He has styled his rusty crest well, parting it to the left. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rose (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears an entirely black suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has slicked back golden hair. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson black hat.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Neega was born with her father's beautiful face. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a crossbow on her belt. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears just a black suit. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. Her black eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Ea 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. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Locksmith for hire.

Motivation: To protect her home; and balancing her hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 pp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Coral (130 gp). Malachite (16 gp).