Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'8". She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and her gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Gifted from a young age, Althaea studied abroad. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by her family; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1700 pp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Amber (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Amber (50 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. His silver hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Tharivol will drive conversation. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Stylist arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He worked as a nervous Stylist and found it very stressful. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears his golden hair up. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue sapphire (900 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Coral (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'4" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. He has a very tight haircut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 9000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Sard (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a tan feathered hat and tan clothes. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Fibblestib abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Ruler.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Frouse was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. After coming to the age of reason, Morthos took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).