Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. Her fur is gray and curly. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Carpenter born in the past three hundred years. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She tends to her Carpenter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Jet (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Rose (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'6" western woman, she wears a simple grey robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her tied-back hair is blonde. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Coral (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a fancy black dress. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Volen abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 14000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and white handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is short and red. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 pp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Jade (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Carter born in the past three hundred years. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She bought a warhammer and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 18000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). White opal (800 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Coral (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears silk and lounges about seductively, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her silver crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Surina lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She became a Soapmaker soon after.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 16000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is dressed in a clean red cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 pp. Moss agate (7 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.