Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a yellow collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. The war was a terrible time for her, and Juliana does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Juliana was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 10000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is typically in her Map Maker uniform. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length yellow fur. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born in the west. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 9000 gp. Blue diamond (3000 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Decarabia never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, In love, Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Jade (80 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'8". She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She sports brown long hair. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born into a rich family. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. Now she works as a writing tutor during her time off.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a brown tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the east to a Layabout, Nalral learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Stableman, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He struck the Layabout job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 11000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.