Description: This dark-skinned female is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and green handkerchief worn on her right side. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Margery grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her first spouse was a Brewer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal (700 gp). Rose (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). White opal (700 gp). Sard (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a white Stetson hat and white clothes and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Tarak hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1600 pp. A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a worn and beaten armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her right hand. Her white hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are gold 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 is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Shax hails from a village terrorized by brigands. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Sard (50 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Amber (130 gp). Coral (130 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 moderately attractive man, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is short and golden. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bhevek does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a Engraver, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Bhevek was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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. Bhevek fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 3'0", this woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. 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: She was born in a small island village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 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 (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She tends to wear a large yellow jacket. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes goblins are coming to abduct people. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Tiaathque was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she wants to get laid

Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Immigrant, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rose (60 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Paelias was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Tailor. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).