Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gifted student she started as a Junk Dealer, but she got bored and became a Spice Merchant. She tends to her Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eye agate (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He has hazel eyes and a red hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born into a rich family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

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

Possessions: 8000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Coral (90 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed spear, just in case. She has dyed her greying silver crest a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Revenge; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1900 pp. Azurite (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Coral (160 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants. Her long beige fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 900 pp. White opal (1200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Jade (60 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat. She has shaved her head bald. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Jasmine was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Tûkâ abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He struck the Painter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). White pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'8" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. She keeps her black crest in a pixie cut. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.