Description: She very much looks the part of a Miner. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her ceremonial dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. She sports silver long hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Veloptima 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. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Miner for hire.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Job, Religious, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 24000 gp. Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'6" northern man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is auburn and very short. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Locksmith responsibilities is difficult; and he has a crush on the local detective

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). White opal (800 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: 3'4" and muscular, this northern man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He has gray eyes and a red hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Faran liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Slave. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has auburn hair. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born into a rich family. 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 Cook. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Debt. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 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.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has no hair. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. 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, Sorath is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Sorath was born the youngest of three triplets. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She became a Spy soon after.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 700 pp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Jade (140 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Jade (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 13000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Sard (20 gp). Coral (130 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Amber (130 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Major magic item.