Description: This woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is white and curly. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gurdis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Gurdis never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has brown hair. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her top red hat.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Eran was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this western man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his blonde hair up. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has moderate length yellow fur. Her yellow unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Fragrant was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a glassblower again

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is an epitome of beauty. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Servant. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by lycanthropy.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 10000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, blue shirt, and brown tie. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Gynnie hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Gynnie hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. Blue diamond (6000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Jet (100 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'3" when asserting himself. His brown hair is still thick. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 24000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Amber (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Azurite (5 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Jet (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.