Description: This tall, slender woman wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is white and curly. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Valida hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Valida liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 18000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Jade (130 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. 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 was born several months after her mother was called into army service. 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 spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a bow on his belt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gimurt 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 he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: The child of a Mortician, who enjoyed hunting, Gorga was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1700 pp. Carnelian (30 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Jade (130 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Jade (130 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. She has done her best to style her brass crest to look like a famous performer. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Jeweler. She's also a talented Mason, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Job, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. Her red hair is cut short. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. A true patriot, Millicent would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She now owns her own business.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Religious, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 18000 gp. Star ruby (1500 gp). Sard (40 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. 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: Ozyman was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Body Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Jet (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.