Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is black and very short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. 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, Geva is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was taken from his home at a very young age. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has a crush on the local miner

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).

Description: She usually wears her grey robe and has her hand crossbow always slung over her shoulder. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Eloise's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc 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: Half-Orc compassion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She sports brown long hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Jacoba was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the north, 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 north 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. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length blue crest. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born into a rich family. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: He wears a black coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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 raised in a plains tribe. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Architect.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 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 man is tall and muscular. He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Gimûb was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Brewer. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. White opal (1000 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jade (50 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.