Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Therlin grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Navigator work with an outfit from a few towns over. Navigator work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'5". He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 13000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Standing 2'11", this woman tends to wear a large red jacket. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Architect born in the past three hundred years. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Weaver father left her crippled. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 13000 gp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with green slacks. She has no hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Gaaki enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. 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 Cook. She became a Cook soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Coral (130 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Onyx (60 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'8". She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She sports brown long hair. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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 into a rich family. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. Now she works as a writing tutor during her time off.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a brown tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the east to a Layabout, Nalral learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Stableman, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He struck the Layabout job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 11000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.