Description: This woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She keeps her scarlet crest in a pixie cut. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case, and he perpetually has his morningstar ready. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Astar was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her white crest is heavily combed to the left. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Megren hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Her childhood dream was to be a Hunter, but she was a colossal failure. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. With wild auburn hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Liftrasa speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears skinny pants and wears a black and blue robe with the hood down. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Addict, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sethrekar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). 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 unite with his brother.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 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: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She tends to wear a large white jacket. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Shy, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 12000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).