Description: An older woman who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, she is not a threatening figure. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Virra enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Virra was born with her father's beautiful face. Virra abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

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

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'6" eastern woman, she wears a violet costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. She keeps her silver hair in a flapper bob. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her small violet hat.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 12000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Tordek isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 15000 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rose (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Jet (40 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rose (60 gp). Jade (40 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a green coat with grey slacks. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has wavy auburn hair. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. 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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). White opal (900 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She carries a battered warhammer and tarnished longsword as well. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born into a rich family. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. After a long history of fighting, Nija and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1100 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Amethyst (160 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, marred by chocolates. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Tawar was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tawar 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, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.