Description: A moderately attractive woman, 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 tied-back hair is blonde. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a fancy yellow suit. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Through the years after Aelar was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Aelar's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, she is not a threatening figure. Her black hair is wavy and long. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the west to a Fisher, Marigold learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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. After a long history of fighting, Marigold and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Valida was born on a far western mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Bounty Hunter. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 pp. Obsidian (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. He has no hair. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears baggy grey pantaloons and a white scarf. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Urshar was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She's also a talented Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blonde hair is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His childhood dream was to be a Map Maker, but he was a colossal failure. Recently the stress of being a Body Guard has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 11000 gp. Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Hematite (5 gp). White pearl (100 gp).