Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has shaved her head bald. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

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 skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to orcs.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available she will default to her trident. She sports a flattop hair cut. This gold eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Interpreter who has hired her part-time. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

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. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Miner; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: He was born in the east. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Performer. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He worked as a nervous Interpreter and found it very stressful. He tends to his Interpreter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military, Slave, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. Her skin is light but she possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. With wild blonde hair. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Jade (130 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times, marred by teas. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Coral (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp).