Description: She is lean but muscular and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black fur is smooth and relatively long. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ethereal will drive conversation. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in the east to a Spice Merchant, Ethereal learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Painter, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Painter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Roywyn was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the giants.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1100 pp. Rose (30 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Jet (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, blue cloak. She wears her brown hair up. She has green eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. 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: Vadania hails from a village terrorized by goblins. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barkeep work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barkeep work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Emerald (800 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has scarlet crest. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Donaar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 8000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his blue hair down. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Servant who has hired him part-time. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He got into the Servant business at a young age. A freak accident while working with his Guard mother left him crippled. He has achieved small success as a Servant.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available he will default to his club. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep green spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Golden pearl (100 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.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a very tight haircut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp).