Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Valanthe was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Crown-heir. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Shy, Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'11" eastern man, he wears a grey Stetson hat and grey clothes. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Actor. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born in the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Actor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He became a Actor soon after.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 pp. Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His rusty crest is singed and shortened. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 pp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'5" and sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is red and curly. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. 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: He got into the Jeweler business at a young age. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Tarak took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greataxe and armor he uses now. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2900 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is dressed in an above average manner. She has wavy purple hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Akta speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: The child of a Dyer, who enjoyed hunting, Akta was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert 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 desert due to the painful memories there. Akta took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greataxe and armor she uses now. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Coral (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear flannel, and she perpetually has her scimitar ready. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Assassin work with an outfit from a few towns over. Assassin work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Jarsali was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Revenge; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: This northern man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his dark red hair in a pixie cut. His white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a Sculptor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Iados lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.