Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a violet collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

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. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Naeris was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her red fur is thinning but still full. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to protect her home

Flaws: Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Iolite (60 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a red collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 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: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shortspear with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Malachite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Her black hair is wavy and long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Jade (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear and is in decent physical shape. Her blonde hair is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. A true patriot, Elysande would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.