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. Her hair is red and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Semyaza fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Peridot (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her white hair is long and unkept. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Portia has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Rose (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses like a well dressed Carter does. She has wavy auburn hair. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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: She is a Slaad in disguise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Sard (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Jet (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Coral (40 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. She has red hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Black pearl (800 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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: She was raised in a desert tribe. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Stylist. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jet (140 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He wears a tan shirt with thin green vertical stripes and white pants. He has a hunchback. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gifted student he started as a Navigator, but he got bored and became a Painter. He tends to his Painter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His dark red hair is braided into rings. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Marbas isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).