Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. 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 into a rich family. Through the years after Marastyr was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Marastyr's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. A true patriot, Elama would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She bought a shortbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears long strands of opal and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has wavy red hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is greedy; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Jet (160 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and carries scimitars. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 17000 gp. Eye agate (15 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Jade (100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Rose (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jade (100 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jade (100 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Servant. He wears his blue crest up. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His childhood dream was to be a Roofer, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His tied-back hair is red. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Mormog lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Seamstress, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).