Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (10 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Jade (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp).

Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Barakas was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 13000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). White opal (600 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. She wears her brown hair down. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. Urshar is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Urshar was born the youngest of three triplets. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Justice, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Coral (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Sard (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This southern woman is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1300 pp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with violet slacks. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Rivaan is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born in a small plains village. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, In love. Occupation: Server

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants, and is pretty ugly. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 pp. Obsidian (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Sard (40 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She is an epitome of beauty. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Weaver profession.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.