Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears a grey vest and prefers black and grey shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, marred by sweets. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. The war was a terrible time for her, and Valida does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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 is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Coral (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'1" western man, he wears blue trousers with brown and pastel striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gennal does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Cartwright father left him crippled. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'8" northern woman, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her top grey hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Williamina will drive conversation. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1800 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His silver crest is braided into rings. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He worked as a nervous Cartwright and found it very stressful. He has worked as a Cartwright like his father before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Garl has worked very hard to control his curse. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is golden and very short. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Fabien abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.