Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is physically well-built. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aline fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is content

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her red hair is cut short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Ida hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. Ida is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 gp. Emerald (700 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her chestnut hair is well kept. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 10000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has gray eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 38. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1800 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a black tunic with white highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. His copper crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Donaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 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: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a yellow shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and blue pants. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Lia was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Tailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.