Description: An older woman who wears a simple tan robe with pastel stripes complete with hood, she is not a threatening figure. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. 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 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: She is greedy.

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 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 (20 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His first spouse was a Engraver, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. She carries with her a set of hand crossbows, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is white and curly. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 67. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Rose (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. She carries with her a set of longswords, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kristryd fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Rose (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Her white crest is knotted and matted. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Saphara alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Jacinth (4000 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 9000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a white tunic with green highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.