Description: An older woman who wears a worn and beaten armor, she is not a threatening figure. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 29. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Courier

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

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carnelian (80 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Emerald (400 gp).

Description: An older man who wears dark leathers with embroidery, he is not a threatening figure. His silver crest has been sun bleached extensively. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gargax was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Bricklayer, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Chrysoprase (80 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Sard (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Rael is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Selfish, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Star rose quartz (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rose (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. She has brown fur. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 works hard and plays hard.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Glassblower arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 9000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'10" western woman, she is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She has gray eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Ahinar and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her scimitar with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has a very tight haircut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. After coming to the age of reason, Huru took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her brown hair is well kept. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Oriff was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Oriff's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 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 (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp).