Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has wavy black hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Markosian 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 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, Markosian is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Markosian grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

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

Possessions: 14000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Rose (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 800 pp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull white iron scale mail. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her first spouse was a Fletcher, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

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

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1100 pp. Jet (100 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He has a tattooed face.

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 is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 10000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Jet (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His fur is gray and curly. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the east were limited. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new fisher responsibilities is difficult

Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Coral (130 gp).

Description: He wears a simple yellow robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His hair is long and golden with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Jet (100 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is white and curly. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp).