Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Coral (150 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 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: This slender woman stands about 4'0". She is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and white handkerchief worn on her right side. Her hair is short and red. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 9000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jet (110 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Coral (160 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears an entirely brown suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His white fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

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. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born in the east. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a black shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and blue pants. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp).

Description: Standing 5'10", this man dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Gunter was born with his mother's beautiful face. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Scribe. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Coral (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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 born at the edge of vast island. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.