Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A true patriot, Mastema would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. When Mastema reached her early adolescence her Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 pp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Locksmith.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. She has slicked back black hair. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). White opal (400 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 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 bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Ulfgar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Ulfgar was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Joker. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Amber (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Hematite (6 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Amber (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her scarlet crest is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a black shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and black pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He is baby faced.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Baz's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He worked as a nervous Fortune-teller and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Slave, Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Jet (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.