Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears tattered old clothes. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Pyra enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She bought a halberd and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Jade (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Amber (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Coral (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has no hair. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Miles was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 pp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Crown-heir. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Gifted from a young age, Paela studied abroad. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Rich, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 pp. Malachite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'4". She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and her gloved hand is found clutching a nunchaku. Her black hair is long and unkept. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Fisher. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Fisher for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her blue crest is singed and shortened. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Savaran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 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 (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Shamil speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Shamil alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she tends to wear a pastel poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears a colorful flower in her black fur. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker pastel hat.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp).