Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Artin is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is an amazing painter.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Artin took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is greedy; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished hammer as well. He has styled his copper crest well, parting it to the right. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is an amazing painter.

History: Mreksh was born with his mother's beautiful face. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Jasper (60 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears skinny pants and wears a brown and red robe with the hood down. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her childhood dream was to be a Painter, but she was a colossal failure. She became a Dyer soon after.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Hematite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Amber (140 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She has moderate length brown fur. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Spear is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the west to a Adventurer, Spear learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her parents were killed by goblins in a raid when she was still a young child. The goblins captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She tends to her Adventurer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has black hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Gubrash enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: Ildrex speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the west. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1500 pp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born into a rich family. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 7000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.