Description: This slender woman stands about 5'5". She wears a violet armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Althaea is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. After a long history of fighting, Althaea and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 16000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has golden hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Birel grew up listening to her father's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His ears are large.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a Navigator, his father struggled to pay the bills. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

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

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Engraver. She has styled her blue hair well, parting it to the left. Her fierce white eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She's also a talented Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1200 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her dagger with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her fur is lavender and curly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She became a Painter soon after.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 12000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her dagger with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has moderate length chestnut hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Spice Merchant. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ahinar has worked very hard to control her curse. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1200 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.