Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her crossbow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His childhood dream was to be a Fletcher, but he was a colossal failure. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). 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: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is her passion; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Justice, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Avelina hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Avelina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Artistic, Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 20000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 4'9". She wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sai. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She got into the Sailor business at a young age. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's in love; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jade (150 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Mortician. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mortician.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1200 pp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Jet (70 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Coral (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Jet (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat and is in decent physical shape. Her scarlet crest is long and unkept. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Sard (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp).