Description: This woman stands a little under 4'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has slicked back auburn hair. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Gurdis 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 pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gurdis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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 terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 11000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Jet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She very much looks the part of a Courier. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. 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: Vaina was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 west. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Jade (150 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.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has hazel eyes and a red hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blue crest. She usually wears her green robe and has her scythe always slung over her shoulder. She has a hunchback. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length blue crest. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her top green hat.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aasathra grew up listening to her father's many stories. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Dean is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: The child of a Seamstress, who enjoyed hunting, Dean was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jade (100 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Sard (20 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.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears pastel trousers with yellow and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His fur is black and curly. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He takes great joy in being the best Tailor in town.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and expand his business

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears long strands of emerald and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nyx grew up listening to her father's many stories. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Amber (150 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.