Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. Her hair is short and blonde. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Marastyr is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Military, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 31000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: This northern woman wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her white hair is singed and shortened. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Oriel was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and doesn't want to be a miller and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Expand her business; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 16000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Diggory is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Unemployed for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears long strands of emerald and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She wears her black crest down. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Smoky quartz (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His childhood dream was to be a Miner, but he was a colossal failure. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Coral (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Brewer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Brewer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 pp. Amethyst (150 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Rose (50 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Rose (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Jet (150 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).