Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a shield on her belt. Her gray fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her yellow eyes peer out from beneath her top pastel hat.

Personality: Left-Handed wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Left-Handed was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Navigator hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1200 pp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished nunchaku as well. Her head has been shaved. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Elama enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Elama was raised in a hard working conservative environment. While she appears to be a normal Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 8000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Bork was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries with him a set of bastard swords, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His head has been shaved. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in a small desert village. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Jet (160 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her fur is beige and curly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her 16th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'11" and has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Althaea embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. While she appears to be a normal Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2100 pp. Coral (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Sard (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Jet (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and black handkerchief worn on her left side. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Mara was born with her mother's beautiful face. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 9000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Coral (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Rose (30 gp). Jade (160 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).