Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'8" when asserting herself. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker yellow hat.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Amber (120 gp). Rose (50 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a white tunic with pastel highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. She is portly but not overly obese. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Tawna is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Tawna enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Tawna and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears baggy white pantaloons and a grey scarf. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Emen was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp).

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 auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Gaaki was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1300 pp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Sard (20 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Jet (100 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1200 pp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Rose (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Jet (100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a great chef.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Shava was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She tends to her Armorer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman wears a fancy pastel dress. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length beige fur. Her yellow eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Jade was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Jade took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up mace and armor she uses now. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 10000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp).