Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor, and carries morningstars. Her hair is red and curly. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. 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: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 18000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is red and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Marshal, his mother struggled to pay the bills. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, she is not a threatening figure. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the south were limited. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her crest is blue and very short. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 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.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His red hair is still thick. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Dworic has worked very hard to control his curse. He tends to his Weaver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Miller again; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 9000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. Her white crest is long and unkept. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Harann was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 13000 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Emotional, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 900 pp. Malachite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).