Description: This woman stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born into a rich family. Althaea liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Coral (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 6'5" northern woman, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat. She keeps her long dark red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her childhood dream was to be a Ploughman, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and balancing her hectic life and new barber responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. Her red hair is wavy and long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His chestnut hair is still thick. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, black shirt, and brown tie. She is physically well-built. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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, Dagnal is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Dagnal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a simple blue robe with grey stripes complete with hood. He has shaved his head bald. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He uses divination through singing.

History: He is a Succubi in disguise. Qualen was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Animal Trainer. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 13000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Jade (160 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her gold crest is still thick. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Sard (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.