Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ishte alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. 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: Someone believes her a fraud; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1700 pp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Jade (160 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears black trousers with brown and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His white hair is still thick. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Coral (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Jet (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, pastel shirt, and black tie. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He got into the Carpenter business at a young age. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Carpenter for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 pp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and grey robe with the hood down. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Hunter and was forced into it by her family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). White opal (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Through the years after Berrian was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Berrian's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a simple black robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her white hair is wavy and long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Murook was born with her father's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'2" and wears a blue tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her golden hair is braided into rings. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She hates Gnomes with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jade (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Jet (70 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Pink pearl (70 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.