Description: This northern woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has wavy black hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born in the north. Malquis was born on a far northern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Merchant. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 gp. Emerald (1200 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is portly but not overly obese. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears professional attire. He is an epitome of beauty. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black star sapphire (600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Rose (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Jade (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). White opal (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a black coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His silver hair is cut short. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bagga does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

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 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Addict, Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 17000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His hair is white and very short. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 pp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 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 (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He carries with him a set of crossbows, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Golm lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp).