Description: This slender woman stands about 3'11". She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jarana isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Coral (160 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Jet (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an entirely black suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has styled her scarlet crest well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Hethress was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to be a mayor again

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Job, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 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: 2'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is dressed in an above average manner. She has slicked back golden hair. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is a great chef.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Guardian. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amethyst (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Sard (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Jade (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is chestnut and curly. His silver eyes peer out from beneath his feathered green hat.

Personality: Sammal wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Layabout.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Engong has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.