Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His first spouse was a Seamstress, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To be a Seamstress again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Family, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Malachite (7 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Amber (90 gp). Onyx (20 gp).

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her white hair is still thick. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Selfish, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Jet (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Jade (40 gp).

Description: She wears professional attire. She is physically well-built. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born in the south. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate, and is pretty ugly. He wears his white hair up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and violet handkerchief worn on his left side. He has no hair. He has violet eyes and a brown hat with a violet feather.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He uses divination through singing.

History: He got into the Fortune-teller business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Jeweler, but he was a colossal failure. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To be a Jeweler again; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Coral (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 3'11". He wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and his gloved hand is found clutching a club. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Baern will drive conversation. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Baern 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Jade (90 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Jade (90 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.