Description: 4'10" and muscular, this southern woman wears a brown tunic with violet highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born in the south. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 900 pp. Citrine (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Rose (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Jade (90 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Amber (90 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She likes to wear green tank tops with brown skirt. Her dark red hair is braided into rings. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her gray fur, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 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 (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: 3'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with red slacks. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. 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 a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. After a long history of fighting, Bree and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To be a Bowyer again.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Debt. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Amber (130 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Through the years after Faran was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Faran's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'3", this man wears a simple white robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His childhood dream was to be a Carpenter, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Slave Trader like his father before him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1200 pp. Citrine (40 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Coral (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Tervaround hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 7000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Jade (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.