Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is black and curly. Her black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Akta was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fortune-teller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fortune-teller work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 pp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has auburn hair. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born to a Marshal, his father struggled to pay the bills. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has achieved small success as a Bather.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Sard (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her silver crest is matted, messy, and big. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is greedy; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult 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. She sports chestnut long hair. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it; and many drow want her driven away

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Azurite (8 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Rose (20 gp). Coral (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, she is not a threatening figure. She has shaved her head bald. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born into a rich family. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His white crest is matted, messy, and big. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 900 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.