Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born in a small desert village. 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: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jet (130 gp). Zircon (50 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She wears her red hair up. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Jade (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a simple violet robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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 daughter.

History: The child of a Gardener, who enjoyed hunting, Gennal was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Gardener; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 pp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: She wears a blue coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. She carries with her a set of ceremonial daggers, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. 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. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Menny fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

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

Possessions: 22000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Bather uniform. He is physically well-built. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bather for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Sard (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Malachite (13 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.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a hammer on his belt. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman prefers to wear flannel. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her ears are large.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Insane. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.