Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jade (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Jet (130 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Mercenary but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Valanthe was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has achieved small success as a Mercenary.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 pp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Hematite (6 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp).

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her black hair is braided into rings. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Farmer for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and balancing her hectic life and new farmer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Moss agate (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His black hair is knotted and matted. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Astar was born with his mother's beautiful face. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jet (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her brass crest is greasy and uncared for. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born in the east. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Korinn has worked very hard to control her curse. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 pp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Sard (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a simple green robe with tan stripes complete with hood. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Gadreel was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.