Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a yellow shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and grey pants. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). 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.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With bright brown hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 pp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rose (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bounty Hunter. She carries a battered spear and tarnished scimitar as well. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 11000 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Amber (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He got into the Knight business at a young age. Through the years after Heward was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Heward's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star ruby (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'8" and wears a white Stetson hat and white clothes. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Through the years after Tûkâ was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Tûkâ's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1700 pp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 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 (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Farmer father left him crippled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has chestnut hair. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.