Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears long strands of opal and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Nogu hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a very tight haircut. 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 acts crazy and hedonistic. 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: Elama was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He carries with him a set of shortbows, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Ugarth was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ugarth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Nedda enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Nedda lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her golden hair is wavy and long. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Azurite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'9" and is renowned for her bright violet dresses and hats. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jade (70 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has no hair. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson blue hat.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A freak accident while working with his Mason father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 11000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp).