Description: This late middle aged woman wears long strands of amber and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths and is in decent physical shape. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Gorga 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. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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; and doesn't want to be a body guard and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She wears her silver hair down. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She bought a sword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 8000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat, and he perpetually has his warhammer ready. He has done his best to style his cinnamon fur to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Miller arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1100 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hand crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Peter is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Painter for the past few years.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rose (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Jet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She likes to wear blue tank tops with green skirt, and she perpetually has her longsword ready. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. A true patriot, Mara would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born in a small desert village. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mara fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1100 pp. Amber (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Carter. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Family, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.