Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her black hair up. She has gray eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Avelina grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Avelina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 19000 gp. Amber (120 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Rose (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Malachite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His fur is cinnamon and curly. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Great was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Servant. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he's in love

Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Amethyst (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Rose (70 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 8000 gp. White pearl (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 18000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears skinny pants and wears a green and brown robe with the hood down. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. This silver eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bather and was forced into it by her family; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Black opal (1100 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: She is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. She carries with her a set of rapiers on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. Her scarlet crest is still thick. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Ruloth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.