Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear flannel, and is pretty ugly. Her black fur is matted, messy, and big. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Through the years after Ethereal was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Ethereal's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with white slacks. She has wavy beige fur. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has wavy black hair. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Juliana has worked very hard to control her curse. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's in love; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. He sports a flattop crest cut. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Nithther was born the youngest of three triplets. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp).

Description: A 3'4" southern woman, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

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. A freak accident while working with her Sellsword mother left her crippled. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Nogu was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Orthog is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He takes great joy in being the best Engraver in town.

History: Orthog was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.