Description: This man is very fat, and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He worked as a nervous Bounty Hunter and found it very stressful. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Jade (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She comes from a rich western family. In her 16th 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. Some 3 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Gurdis never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 900 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 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 (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 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 (60 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She got into the Stylist business at a young age. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stylist.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 9000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Amber (80 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a grey collared shirt and red skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Tordrid lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. 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: Further expansion of business; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp).

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 fur is short and white. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Seven hails from a village terrorized by orcs. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His gold crest is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Mundane. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jet (140 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Amber (140 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is physically well-built. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His eyes are black.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He takes great joy in being the best Mayor in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Akmen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Job, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.