Description: An older woman who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, she is not a threatening figure. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Gurdis 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 built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1800 pp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears long strands of opal and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. A true patriot, Thorin would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of a Bookbinder, who enjoyed hunting, Thorin was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Roofer; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. He is physically well-built. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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 was born in the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'4" western woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. Her brown hair is still thick. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Coral (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, grey cloak. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Engraver and was forced into it by his family; and he is greedy

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1200 pp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). White opal (700 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). White pearl (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.