Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'8". She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, and her gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Lia hails from a village terrorized by drow. 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 taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp).

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this eastern man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull violet iron scale mail. His crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Sard (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His fur is brown and very short. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He worked as a nervous Doctor and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. Her brown hair is still thick. She has brown eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Barbena lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Weaver and was forced into it by her family.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 9000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this southern woman wears a pastel tunic with black highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her brown fur is smooth and relatively long. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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, Serpent is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She got into the Sage business at a young age. A freak accident while working with her Shepherd mother left her crippled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: Standing 4'7", this man wears a simple blue robe with black stripes complete with hood. His head has been shaved. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Himo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Military, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).