Description: She stands about 5'2" and is wearing a long, green cloak. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is black and very short. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Flaws: Secretive, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with pastel slacks. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 pp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Jet (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Onyx (40 gp). White opal (900 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Standing 5'9", this man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red garnet (120 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His blue crest is heavily combed to the left. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Mehen speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red garnet (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (60 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears long strands of topaz and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Moss agate (10 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Rose (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Zircon (40 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her red crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the north to a Seamstress, Surina learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and revenge

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.