Description: She stands about 6'8" and wears a fancy black dress. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her red crest is still thick. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Saphara is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a Miller, her mother struggled to pay the bills. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a very tight haircut. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Cook arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 21000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Sard (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Jade (70 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Major 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 has slicked back blonde hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. The war was a terrible time for her, and Syllin does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Syllin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Coral (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears baggy brown pantaloons and a grey scarf. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Jane was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Anselm will drive conversation. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Malachite (4 gp). White opal (700 gp). Sard (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She receives visions of the future at random moments

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. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available she will default to her greataxe. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. She has amber eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 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.