Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is portly but not overly obese. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She tends to her Bather job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Emerald (1300 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Malachite (6 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a fancy violet suit. He has moderate length auburn hair. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Aldous was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Soapmaker. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Joker, Opinionated, Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Philomena's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: The child of a Weaver, who enjoyed hunting, Philomena was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1100 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Mastema enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Weaver, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Mastema was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Coral (130 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Coral (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She sports auburn long hair. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has achieved small success as a Dyer.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Mercenary.

Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His gray fur is braided into rings. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Three 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. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 10000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Amber (100 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).

Description: 4'5" and muscular, this northern man dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is golden and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Fortune-teller who has hired him part-time. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Engraver profession.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Job, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 pp. Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Coral (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Jade (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.