Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She 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 no hair. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Shamil was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Sard (40 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an entirely yellow suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 8000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Hadwisa lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1500 pp. Malachite (4 gp). Sard (80 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Amber (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears long strands of sapphire and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She wears her chestnut hair up. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His white crest is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pijjirik studied abroad. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rose (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a fancy white dress. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has worked as a Jeweler like her father before her.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, In love, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.