Description: This woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is red and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Volen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 19000 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Jet (150 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Sard (30 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Marigold was born on a far southern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Dyer. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She has blonde hair. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he has a crush on the local merchant

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears an entirely red suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has brown eyes and a red hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Pirithin never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 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.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a ceremonial dagger on her belt. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When Eran reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Merchant; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Sensitive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Zook speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in a small island village. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 17000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.