Description: This younger middle-aged woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, tan shirt, and brown tie, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Hethress never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rose (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Amber (160 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'4" 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. Her hair is golden and curly. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She became a Carpenter soon after.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 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 (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he likes to wear green tank tops with brown pants. He wears his black crest down. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Persistence. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His clothes are grease stained in places. His copper crest is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born in the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mara studied abroad. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1100 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, 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 has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Aramil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jade (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Jade (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

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 chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. She has brown eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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 necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.