Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are black and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp).

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She wears her white hair up. Her eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: Manea is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a blue collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, she is not a threatening figure. Her white hair is wavy and long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her first spouse was a Servant, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Servant they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Slave Trader, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Fire opal (400 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rose (70 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jade (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her orange fur, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Smoking was born with her mother's beautiful face. When Smoking reached her early adolescence her Tabaxi mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Hunter they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Roofer, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family, In love. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Coral (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Jade (130 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His white crest is matted, messy, and big. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.