Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has no hair. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Valida was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he tends to wear a large red jacket. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'7" and prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a Miner first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Beatrice was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She worked as a nervous Miner and found it very stressful. She tends to her Miner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Coral (130 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Coral (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man wears just a pastel suit. His clothes are grease stained in places. His brown fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. This yellow eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the north. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the east to a Butcher, Vani learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Butcher. She has worked as a Butcher like her mother before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Butcher responsibilities is difficult; and elven compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has moderate length red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His childhood dream was to be a Priest, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Navigator like his mother before him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Malachite (14 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is black and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. The war was a terrible time for him, and Kairon does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.