Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is short and chestnut. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Phelaia was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Amber (130 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Black opal (1600 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it, she is not a threatening figure. Her crest is copper and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Amber (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Sard (20 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Jet (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her sickle with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has white eyes and a black hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Glassblower. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mastema studied abroad. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Glassblower for the past few years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Pink pearl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She keeps her silver hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Syllin grew up listening to her father's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 14000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Sard (60 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Emerald (900 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Rose (60 gp). Coral (70 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Dara's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. 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 was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Dara has worked very hard to control her curse. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver ewer (80 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull white iron scale mail. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. The war was a terrible time for her, and Nissa does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nissa grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).