Description: She stands about 3'10" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the left. Her ears are large.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. 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. After a long history of fighting, Helja and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 900 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'7" and muscular, this eastern man wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Burgell was born with his mother's beautiful face. Through the years after Burgell was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Burgell's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Burgell and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses like a well dressed Jeweler does. He has brown hair. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Jeweler but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Jeweler. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To be a Bounty Hunter again; and revenge

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a Guard, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Guard. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Malachite (14 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Moss agate (14 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His ears are large.

Personality: Broce is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 14000 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Jasper (30 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: She wears a simple blue robe with white stripes complete with hood. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her red hair is still thick. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 900 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp).