Description: 6'2" and muscular, this eastern woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has silver crest. She is baby faced.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. 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. After a long history of fighting, Hethress and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears skinny pants and wears a brown and black robe with the hood down. With bright white hair. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She tends to her Bricklayer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She's in love; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 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: An older man who dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks, he is not a threatening figure. His long cinnamon fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He worked as a nervous Spy and found it very stressful. He tends to his Spy job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 pp. Hematite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Amber (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Amber (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Amber (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Jade (80 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Cockaby is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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 a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His childhood dream was to be a Armorer, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has wavy brass crest. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

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. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Kaladan is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Kaladan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 900 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Jacoba was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A freak accident while working with her Architect father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 700 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 10000 gp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Rose (60 gp). Amber (120 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.