Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her red hair is still thick. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Crown-heir. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Born in the east to a Crown-heir, Buvvie learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2400 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her crest is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1300 pp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Sard (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Rose (30 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a hunchback. With bright red hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born into a rich family. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and to be a spy again

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length rusty crest. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Blendaeth lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She became a Jeweler soon after.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a simple white robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: She is greedy; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 pp. Moss agate (5 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Malachite (5 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Sard (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'3", this woman wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a lance on her belt. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ermina grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ermina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 7000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He carries a battered pickaxe and tarnished hand crossbow as well. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Pallabar was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a butcher and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).