Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, marred by beers. She has no hair. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Thiala was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has dyed his greying red fur a little too much giving a sharp red color. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. After a long history of fighting, Cloud and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 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). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears bulky blue painted plate armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'4" when asserting herself. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Thiala wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She's also a talented Mason, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, he is not a threatening figure. He has no hair. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fortune-teller for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 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 (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His white crest is long and unkept. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Greethen hails from a village terrorized by orcs. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 800 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and carries whips. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has violet eyes and a blue hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Rimple was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. 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 has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Amber (50 gp). Sard (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears bulky yellow painted plate armor, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 pp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.